Library Shelver Resume
Summary : As a Library Shelver, responsible for Assisting with activities related to the various library departments, Assisting customers with their library needs, and Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
Skills : Research, Computer and Internet Literacy.
Description :
- Contributed effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
- Sorted and shelved books, periodicals, and other materials in an efficient and accurate manner.
- Verified the accuracy of books shelved including shelving order.
- Provided assistance to patrons if asked and directed patrons to librarians and branch assistants as needed.
- Provided customer service on a daily/regular basis.
- Emptied book drop, routed materials to and from other locations, and maintained reserve shelf.
- Established and maintained effective working relationships with a diverse group of customers and staff throughout the Library, as well as the general public within the organization.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
High School Diploma
Library Shelver Resume
Summary : As a Library Shelver, I Maintained shelves and circulation areas to ensure that the library was neat and materials were in the proper location so customers could easily find them.
Skills : Customer Service, Organizational Skills.
Description :
- Multi-tasked many variable duties, requests, and responsibilities.
- Read, understood, and interpreted manuals, policies and procedures, rules, regulations, journals, newspapers, memos, letters, reports, and legal documents.
- Worked using full bodily movement associated with bending, kneeling, stretching, reaching, pushing, and pulling associated with shelving books and pushing a book cart.
- Lifted, carried, or otherwise moved objects, books, and materials, using up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
- Shelved books and other library materials; emptied book drops; retrieved library materials for patrons; checked shelves and other locations to ensure that materials were in designated order; assisted library staff with simple mending and cleaning of library materials; performed other related duties as directed.
- Generally performed within the Library building with occasional work performed outside, including emptying a book drop and participation in the library entry at local parades.
- Worked courteously and tactfully with customers and employees, and took instruction and direction from a number of different people.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
High School Diploma
Library Shelver Resume
Headline : As a Library Shelver, Helped customers with basic questions about the library; answered phones, and explained basic knowledge of library operations.
Skills : Interpersonal, Written Communication, Attention-to-Detail.
Description :
- Worked independently. Performed the following on an occasional and constant basis: walking, standing, reading, kneeling, stooping, gripping, reaching up, reaching down and reaching out.
- Read, alphabetized, and communicated verbally and in writing in English. Spanish skills are a plus.
- Complied with Process Activated Training System (PATS) scripts when performing job tasks and making additional contributions to the PATS scripts as necessary to continually ensure all tasks are being performed consistently and with the best practices.
- Responsible for Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relations with those contacted in the course of work.
- Responsible for assisting with training for new Shelvers as directed, reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the English language.
- Maintained neat, tidy, and orderly conditions.
- Helped connect customers to the appropriate zone or service, and assisted with self-service circulation as required.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Library Shelver Resume
Objective : As a Library Shelver, Organized library materials by sorting, shelving, and shelf-reading to maintain a pleasant environment, Collaborated with others to shift books and perform sweeps, printed and online materials for students completing research projects.
Skills : Critical Thinking, Knowledge of library organization.
Description :
- Performed routine designated tasks in order to ensure neatness and proper order of library materials.
- Trained, and experienced which produces knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job and related to the essential functions of the position.
- Reserved the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
- Provided reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
- Accurately sorted and shelved books of various sizes (octavo, quarto, folio), magazines, newspapers, pamphlets, microfiche, maps, audiovisual materials, and other materials accurately throughout the Main Library.
- Precisely shelved materials to ensure strong collection integrity for millions of volumes.
- Provided directional information to customers.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Library Shelver Resume
Objective : As a Library Shelver, responsible for working closely with Sorters and Pages to ensure workflow processes are being met daily, Preparing carts of materials for delivery to appropriate locations.
Skills : Physical stamina, customer service, Time management, and organization.
Description :
- Scanned material into the computer to ensure appropriate check-in.
- Worked cooperatively with other Library departments, and branches to complete Library goals and objectives.
- Shelf read accorded to schedule for accurate order of materials.
- Shifted and straightened materials as necessary.
- Searched for misplaced or lost materials.
- Assisted with weeding, as assigned. May pull materials requiring mending or binding.
- Worked with a wide variety of material types and collections contained within eleven floors and two buildings.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
High School Diploma
Library Shelver Resume
Objective : As a Library Shelver, met the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the Public Library, which may include a physical examination, safely moving and handling materials weighing up to 60 pounds for a distance of 5 feet, reaching up and down to shelve materials.
Skills : Research, Computer and Internet Literacy, Interpersonal.
Description :
- Communicated to others in person, by e-mail, or by telephone.
- Made independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Demonstrated the skills and abilities to interact with diverse ethnic, and socio-economic communities, children, staff, and management in a respectful and professional manner that reflects the library’s values.
- Saw, read, and understood titles, call numbers, and dates.
- Sorted accurately by alphabetical, numerical, chronological, Dewey Decimal order, or departmental classification/shelving schemes.
- Moved about the department/branch, stoop, bend, and reach frequently throughout the shift.
- Heard or used prosthetics or adaptive devices or methods that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
High School Diploma
Library Shelver Resume
Summary : As a Library Shelver, responsible for sorting returned materials and retrieving, organizing, and returning discharged and browsing cart materials to proper library shelves in alphabetic or numeric order.
Skills : Written Communication, Attention-to-Detail, Critical Thinking.
Description :
- Manipulated loaded book cart. Ability to work independently.
- Followed oral and written instructions.
- Learned to use the online public catalog.
- Addressed the variety of problems, situations, and challenges that staff face and/or confront in the library.
- Moved frequently throughout the work location for the majority of the shift and have the ability to move and handle a minimum of 60 lbs. to a minimum height of 2 feet and a minimum distance of 5 feet.
- Helped customers have an excellent experience, sorted, and placed books and other library materials in proper locations.
- Assisted with attractively displaying materials.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
High School Diploma
Library Shelver Resume
Summary : As a Library Shelver, assisted customers in person and by phone in locating and discovering materials, connecting with available library services, or providing information about the library.
Skills : Thinking, Knowledge of library organization; Physical stamina, and customer service.
Description :
- Maintained other shelf lists as needed. Shifted shelves where necessary.
- Registered customers, issued library cards, and charges, and discharged library materials to/from customers using computerized circulation systems as required.
- Pulled items for conditions and pointed out collection gaps to the Librarian.
- Helped customers with basic technology and Internet problems.
- Assisted with packing and unpacking delivery crates and other circulation duties, as needed.
- Searched shelves for specific material as assigned, including holds and problem status lists.
- Maintained neatness in the public service areas. Moved furniture and displays, as needed.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
High School Diploma
Library Shelver Resume
Objective : As a Library Shelver, Assisted with book drop and delivery, as needed. Assists with closing routines, as needed. Worked at the service desk during employee meal or break periods, as needed.
Skills : Planning, Research, Computer and Internet Literacy, Interpersonal, Written Communication.
Description :
- Assisted Librarians with programming, as assigned; helped customers with their basic computer needs, including e-mail, answering Microsoft product questions, and navigating the Internet.
- Performed a variety of duties related to the shelving of Library materials.
- Sorted and returned books and other materials to shelves in proper order, or as otherwise directed.
- Read shelves for the correct arrangement of materials.
- Moved Library material carts as needed.
- Filled and routes hold. Performed simple clerical tasks, such as photocopying and labeling.
- Checked for missing and/or damaged materials.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
High School Diploma
Library Shelver Resume
Headline : As a Library Shelver, responsible for Performing shelf reading on a regular basis, Assisting in pulling items from the collection for selected lists, Checking for materials left on tables, shelves, and racks and returning them to their proper location, Assisting with monitoring and addressing conduct within the Library, Alerting Person-in-Charge when necessary.
Skills : Attention to detail, Critical Thinking, and Knowledge of the library.
Description :
- Assisted with programs and projects, as needed.
- Complied with Akron-Summit County Public Library’s policies, rules, guidelines, procedures, requirements, standards, and practices applicable to the job, including (but not limited to) work scheduling and attendance, customer service, use of Library property, computer use, personal conduct, supervisor expectations, and confidentiality.
- Arranged materials in alphabetical and numerical order.
- Skilled in customer service. Knowledge of the principles of intellectual freedom as they apply to public libraries.
- Used a computer and job-related software or systems applicable to the essential functions of the job, which may include, but not be limited to, email/calendar software, internet/intranet browsers, and various systems of software used by the County Public Library.
- Organized materials on shelves in accordance with established procedures.
- Handled damaged and mislabeled items in accordance with established procedures.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
High School Diploma
