GovernmentJobs.com is hiring : 20-Hour Part-Time Shelver Support (Crozet Library)

Shelver Support Position

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library is seeking candidates to be considered for the part-time position of Shelver Support for the Crozet Library who are highly motivated and who support JMRL's Mission Statement to foster personal growth and life-long learning for all by connecting people with ideas, information, and each other. The starting salary begins at $15.75 an hour ($16,380.00 annually). This is a 20-hour regular part-time, non-exempt position and is eligible for prorated benefits. This position performs routine work at the Crozet Library organizing and maintaining library materials, assisting patrons, performing circulation functions, and maintaining neatness of public areas, under the immediate supervision of Branch Manager or other designated staff.

Duties may vary based on assigned branch :

• Shelves materials according to Dewey Decimal system. Shelf reads the stacks for accuracy and shifts books as required.
• Identifies and evaluates damaged and / or incorrectly labeled materials. Replaces, fixes, corrects, or refers the damage for correction.
• Completes pulls and processes patron holds requests.
• Searches for missing books for other branches.
• Assists in weeding and inventory process.
• May be asked to create and maintain book displays, including poster design and book selection as needed.
• Performs circulation of library materials, including but not limited to registering patrons, checking materials in and out, collecting fines and fees, and performing functions associated with holds on reserved materials.
• Answers patrons' questions and assists them in locating items and navigating the collections. Directs patrons to appropriate specialized staff members and online services, as needed.
• Assists staff with various projects as needed.
• Works a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, and weekends.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of JMRL equipment, tools, and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Other Duties : Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

Education and Experience : Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.

Certifications / Licenses / Other Requirements : Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

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Physical Demands :

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The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) 970-3490 or hr@charlottesville.gov.

The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City's policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City's policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana.