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Library Materials Handler

City of Lafayette

775 W Baseline Road

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$11.65 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Lafayette, CO

Hours

14.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

High School (or Equivalent)

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

Performs work involving processing, handling and shelving of library materials, and refreshing displays enabling patrons and staff to find library materials quickly because the materials are in their correct locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive: Responsible for the ensuring the correct order of materials on the shelves by checking for correct Dewey Decimal or alphabetical order, shifting and straightening materials and filling displays as needed. In assigned areas, performs shelf maintenance; monitors condition and appearance of the materials at check-in and during shelf-reading. Communicates to staff librarians the areas of the collection that need to be weeded or need additions.  Run daily requests and expired holds lists; searches for and pulls items on holds shelf and in stacks; processes and shelves holds at check-in; maintains hourly door count log. Empties interior and exterior book drop and checks in books; check in library materials daily by retrieving library materials from collection return bins; enter materials return data; checks in and sorts items delivered by courier; shelves magazines and periodicals. Sort and re-shelve returned library materials daily by arranging materials according to established sequence on book cart and transport materials to appropriate shelves for manual reshelving.  Support Services Manager might ask to assist training volunteers. Keeps informed of library and departmental information through departmental procedures. May assist searching for claimed, returned materials; May contact patrons regarding held items; May occasionally assist library patrons with simple questions while out in stacks. Maintain patron confidentiality; perform other duties as assigned.

 

Additional Info & Requirements

 EVIDENCE OF QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma and six (6) months of general library or materials handling experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

The Community

Lafayette's panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains inspires our view into the future. We value our heritage, our unique neighborhoods, a vibrant economy, and active lifestyles. We envision a future that mixes small town livability with balanced growth and superior City services.

HR Info

Complete City of Lafayette application prior to application deadline

Apply online at www.cityoflafayette.com/jobs

Posted Jun 14, 2018