Shelver Clerk

**Shelver Clerk (Seasonal)**

$14.78 / hour. Seasonal positions available up to 30 hours per week, June - August.

Williamsburg Regional Library, a nationally recognized, star-rated library, is looking for a public-service focused individual to join our shelver team for the summer. WRL contributes to a strong, informed, and resilient community by providing access to resources, programs, and public spaces. WRL delivers outstanding and equitable library services to all members of a diverse region.

Shelver Clerks perform responsible work processing incoming library materials on an automated system, keeping library shelves in order and handling simple administrative support duties.

**Responsibilities**:

- Checks in library materials on automated system; changes the status of items on computer as needed.
- Checks and empties all book and audiovisual drops; clears tables and shelving carts of library materials.
- Sorts and shelves library materials; shelf reads to maintain shelf order; adjusts collection as needed to relieve overcrowding.
- Assists in the opening and closing of the library and maintaining neatness of public areas of library.
- Assists with implementing new procedures; assists supervisor with training of new Shelver Clerks.
- Performs general administrative support duties such as making copies of handouts and other materials as needed.
- May participate in library-wide committees or initiatives, or attend staff development programs, workshops or conferences.

**Requirements**:

- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma; some experience in a library; customer service experience preferred.
- Must possess reliable transportation to work site(s).
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to compare names and numbers quickly, resulting in a working knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System; learn and work with the integrated library system; understand and quickly, accurately and independently carry out oral and written instructions; work under mínimal supervision; work well with staff members and maintain good work habits in an open space; follow through on numerous details and work well under pressure.

**Job Type**: Temporary

Pay: $14.78 per hour

Work Location: In person