The Brownell Library in Essex Junction, Vermont, has been a community hub since 1926. Founded by Samuel Brownell, it offers a wide range of books, digital resources, and programs for all ages, fostering community engagement and learning.
Summary/ObjectiveContribute to a professional and customer-friendly library by sorting and shelving library materials and maintaining the orderliness of library collections in the adult and youth departments.
Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Shelve library materials while paying close attention to shelf order and the call numbers of items being reshelved.
- Provide general customer service by answering basic directional questions, answering the phone, and directing patrons to other staff members.
- Communicate with the Circulation Librarian and Youth Services Librarian about areas of the collection that are crowded and/or out-of-order.
- Shift materials as needed to make room for additional items on shelves.
- Assist with ongoing collection maintenance by straightening shelves and shelf-reading as needed.
- Assist with special projects as needed
Qualifications
- Must be able to organize alphabetically and by number.
- Ability to deal courteously and efficiently with a variety of individuals.
- Must be attentive to details.
- Ability to communicate with other library staff about job duties, collections, patrons' needs, and scheduling.
- Work professionally with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others.
Pay Rate The rate of pay for this position is 15 dollars per hour.This is a part-time position.