Shelver

Richland Library is seeking to hire a Part-Time Shelver at our Main location.

Sample Duties:

• Effectively demonstrates characteristics of being enthusiastic, outgoing, and strongly customer-service oriented, including the application of Richland Library’s customer engagement standards.

   

• Greets customers & successfully ascertains individualized needs and/or requirements for each customer.

   

• Engages, encourages, and assists diverse customers in all areas of the Library in a welcoming, professional, and respectful manner.

   

• Serves as main point-of-contact when Shelver supervisor and Collection Development Director are not present.

   

• Serves as liaison between Shelver supervisor and Main Library Shelvers.

   

• Provides Shelver training.

   

• Shelves books and related materials in all areas of the library.

   

• Keeps public areas neat and in order.

   

• Maintains shelves in correct alphabetical and numerical order or in order according to other appropriate criteria.

   

• Maintains displays of materials.

   

• Communicates and interprets general Library policies and procedures to colleagues and customers.

   

• Performs other associated duties as required, such as emptying bookdrops, pulling holds, assisting other staff with projects.

   

• Shifts collection as needed.

   

• Assists shelver supervisor during evaluation process.

   

• Performs other associated duties as required or assigned.

Requirements:

• Completion of high school or equivalent.

   

• Specialized subject knowledge or skills developed through work experience and/or education where appropriate.

   

• Ability to perform job functions.

Location, Salary & Hours:

Where: Richland Library Main, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Salary: $15.75 per hour

Hours: Approx. 15 hours per week

Monday - Thursday & Saturday (12:00pm - 3:00pm)

Job Classification Level 102 (FLSA Status: Non-Exempt)

** Richland Library may change location and schedule of any library job.

Deadline: Open Until Filled. However, we reserve the right to close this posting without notice. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.

No phone calls and/or in person inquiries regarding status of applications. Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by phone.

Why the Richland Library?

Richland Library is a vibrant, contemporary organization that provides resources and information that advance the Midlands. Offering state-of-the-art technology, a great variety of literary and cultural programs and 12 bustling facilities located throughout the county, Richland Library offers a truly customized, modern library experience for residents and visitors alike.

The Richland Library is an award-winning, forward-thinking public library system because of our exceptional, diverse staff, who are passionate about serving our community. Be a part of our team and help us to continue to fulfill our mission to help our customers learn, create and share.

We are guided by our shared Vision: “to enhance the quality of life for our entire community”; and by strategic objectives including advancing our community, having an engaged staff who make a significant positive difference, and enhancing the experience and outcomes of customers who interact with Richland Library.

We are an equal opportunity employer; we consider all qualified candidates without regards to race, color, sex (to include pregnancy, childbirth, and all related medical conditions), religion or belief, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. The Library also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please indicate if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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