A Library Assistant or Technician assists librarians with organizing materials and helping patrons. Works in a public library, school library, or specialized medical, business or law library. May assist with technology resources in the library.
PT Branch Shelver - Covedale Branch Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library - 4.6 Cincinnati, OH Job Details Part-time $12.90 an hour 19 hours ago Qualifications Library collection arrangement Maintaining an organized workspace Shelving (library and archives technical processing) In-person customer service Computer skills Full Job Description
PT BRANCH SHELVER - COVEDALE BRANCH DATE POSTED
07.20.2026
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Branch Shelver sorts, arranges, and shelves materials.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Sorts and shelves books, magazines, pamphlets, audiovisual materials, and other library materials. Assists with directional and simple reference questions. Retrieves materials for customer holds and processes requests from other departments. Assists with merchandising. Reads shelves according to schedule for accurate order of materials. Shifts and straightens materials as necessary. Searches for misplaced or lost materials. Assists with weeding, as assigned. Pulls materials requiring mending or binding. Assists with training for new Branch Shelvers. Assists with processing donations. Supports and advances the Library's mission of connecting people with the world of ideas and information. Embraces and embodies the Library's core beliefs, strategic priorities and pillars of excellence. Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts of all colleagues and customers regardless of age, cultural background, ability, ethnicity, family status, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and veteran status. Complies with Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library's workplace expectations, attendance and punctuality, drug-free workplace, harassment in the workplace, and other employment-related policies and procedures; and all other rules, guidelines, requirements, standards, and practices that are applicable to the position. Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Skill in customer service. Ability to arrange materials in alphabetical and numerical order. Ability to work independently and with coworkers in a wide variety of situations with minimal supervision. Ability to use all technology applicable to the essential functions of the job and commonly used by the Library. Lifting objects up to 50 pounds and carrying them short distances [50 feet or less] is required. Pushing carts of library materials up to 150 pounds is required. Working irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, is required.
