Part-time Shelver

Cook Memorial Public Library District is seeking two detail-oriented and amiable individuals with flexible schedules to shelve materials at both Aspen Drive Library in Vernon Hills and Cook Park Library in Libertyville. These are permanent, year-round positions. 

AVAILABLE SCHEDULES: 

Schedule #1 averaging 12 hours a week. Schedule #2 averaging 15 hours a week. Flexibility in filling additional shifts desirable.

Schedule #1:

  • Mondays 1-5pm
  • Tuesdays 9am-1pm

 

On a 4-week rotation:

  • Week 1: Saturday 8am-12pm
  • Week 2: Saturday 8am-12pm
  • Week 4: Sunday 9am-1pm

 

Schedule #2:

  • Mondays 12-4pm
  • Tuesdays 1-5pm 
  • Thursdays 1-5pm  

       

On a 4-week rotation:

  • Week 3: Saturday 1-5pm
  • Week 4: Sunday 9am-1pm        

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Sort and load materials onto carts and shelve in proper location
  • Use computer to print lists of requested items
  • Retrieve items to fill holds
  • Shift collections as needed
  • Shelf read, ensuring materials are in correct order

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma
  • Detail-oriented and good organizational skills
  • Ability to alphabetize and place items in call number order 
  • Basic computer skills
  • Strength to move library materials, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach shelves of various heights
  • Standing for extended lengths of time (3 to 5 hours)
  • Read small fonts and recognize colored labels
  • Must be able to work at both Cook Park and Aspen Drive Libraries