Do you enjoy staying organized and working in a quiet, welcoming environment? The Allen County Public Library is looking for a Part-Time Shelver to join our team at the Grabill Branch.
This position is 12 hours per week, with a flexible schedule. The successful candidate will work Monday through Friday for approximately 2–3 hours each day, making it a great opportunity for someone looking for consistent part-time work that fits around other commitments.
In this role, you'll help keep our collection organized and accessible, ensuring patrons can easily find the books, movies, and materials they're looking for. If you enjoy detail-oriented work and take pride in keeping things in order, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay Range: $11.70–$15.21 per hour
As a part-time employee, you'll also enjoy benefits including:
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Three weeks of vacation accrual
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Flexible Spending Account
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Employee Assistance Program
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Employee discounts
At the Allen County Public Library, we're more than a place to borrow books-we're a community resource where people come to learn, connect, and explore. Guided by our values of Integrity, Literacy & Learning, People-First Service, Inclusion & Belonging, and Teamwork, we strive to create welcoming spaces for everyone and make a positive difference throughout Allen County.
As a Shelver, you'll play an important role in keeping the library running smoothly by:
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Shelving books, DVDs, and other library materials in their proper locations
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Retrieving and organizing materials from return carts
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Keeping shelves neat, orderly, and easy for patrons to browse
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Assisting with the processing and organization of library materials
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Helping maintain an inviting library environment
Your work behind the scenes helps ensure every visitor has a great experience finding what they need.
The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and enjoys working independently while contributing to a team. Successful Shelvers are able to:
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Accurately sort materials using alphabetical and numerical systems
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Pay close attention to detail
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Follow established procedures and routines
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Work efficiently with minimal supervision
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Bend, reach, stand, and push book carts as needed throughout the shift
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Provide friendly assistance when interacting with patrons and coworkers
If you're looking for a part-time position where your work makes a real impact every day, we'd love to meet you. Join the Allen County Public Library at our Grabill Branch and help keep our collection organized so our community can continue discovering, learning, and enjoying everything the library has to offer. Apply today!
To be considered for this position, you must take the Dewey Decimal Skills Test at any branch or in the Human Resources Department at the Main Library. Click here to view the study guide.
