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City of New Berlin

Library Shelver

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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.

$36,269 / year median in Wisconsin

+0% projected growth

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Under immediate supervision, reshelves library materials, maintains materials in the library collection in a neat and orderly fashion, assists in other support tasks as assigned. Accurately performs alpha-numeric sorting, filing, and shelving. Arranges returned materials on book carts and re-shelves in proper order. Empties sorter bins as appropriate. Shifts and shelf-reads materials throughout the library collection. Answers directional questions and refers patrons to appropriate personnel. Performs other duties as assigned Requires high school enrollment or completion and the following abilities: Ability to follow instructions and work independently. Ability to efficiently sort in alphabetic or numeric order and develop a working understanding of the Dewey Decimal System. Ability to effectively communicate with the public and staff. Ability to participate in and maintain a courteous and cooperative work environment. Ability to efficiently perform routine library procedures. Ability to perform moderately heavy physical work to include bending, reaching, and crouching; pushing and pulling carts; and lifting and carrying materials. Ability to maintain a regular work schedule and apply time-management skills. This position is part-time; anticipated 10-15 hours per week