Hybrid LIBRARY SHELVER (Part-time) at City of Stockton, CA
City of Stockton, CA · Stockton, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Office in Stockton
About the Department
OPEN - PART-TIME RECRUITMENT
FLSA STATUS:Non-Exempt
FLSA STATUS:Non-Exempt
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The City of Stockton Community Services Department is accepting applications for the position of Library Shelver. This is a part-time position assigned to work at any of the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Libraries, including: five branches and a micro library (Arnold Rue Community Center) in Stockton; and branches in Escalon, Lathrop, Linden, Manteca, Mountain House, Ripon, Thornton, and Tracy. Library Shelver performs basic filing duties, sorting and shelving materials, and maintaining the orderliness of library shelves.
Incumbents in this position are excluded from the Civil Service system and are unrepresented.
This position works part-time as a Program Specialist - Library Shelver on an "on-call" basis, working up to 19 1/2 hrs per week including weekends (hours may vary week to week), without benefits.
Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting for candidates over 18 years old.
Under general supervision, performs basic filing of library books and materials and related manual work in support of library services; assignments may be in the City's main library or in branch libraries in outlying areas; performs related work as assigned.
Position Duties
Initially, under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform basic library support services, including sorting and shelving books and other library materials. As increased knowledge and skill are achieved, assignments are carried out with greater independence within established guidelines. This class shares some responsibilities with Library Aide I/II.
Minimum Qualifications
- Discharges library materials using a computer.
- Retrieves library materials from return desk or other deposit areas for re-filing.
- Sorts and shelves books and other library materials.
- Reviews shelves for correct filing, makes necessary filing corrections and moves books and other materials as space needs require.
- Spot checks books and materials for needed repair, identifies worn or damaged items for withdrawal/replacement decisions.
- Lifts and transports boxes and other library materials and gathers and delivers books for transport from one library area to another.
- Refers patrons to appropriate library staff for assistance.
- Assists in a variety of assigned special projects and services.
Other Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Basic computer skills;
- Basic public library services principles and practices;
- Basic principles and uses of business English; and
- Basic filing practices and procedures.
Skill in:
- Following oral and written directions;
- Sorting, shelving and maintaining books and other library materials accurately and neatly;
- Dealing tactfully and effectively with those contacted in the course of the work;
- Learning library and related filing systems, such as the Dewey Decimal System; and
- Learning basic computer operations.
If the applicant is under 18 years of age, it is the applicant's responsibility to obtain the appropriate work permit prior to appointment.
NOTE: The level and scope of the knowledge and skills listed below are related to job duties as defined under "Class Characteristics."
POSITION IS PART-TIME AND CONSIDERED TEMPORARY WITH NO MORE THAN 19 1/2 HOURS PER WEEK ASSIGNED.
Application Process:
Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best fit the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in a departmental interview.
ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL CITY OF STOCKTON APPLICATION FORM. (DO NOT STATE "REFER TO RESUME" ON YOUR APPLICATION OR SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.) INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTALS WILL BE REJECTED AND CANNOT BE REVISED AFTER SUBMITTAL ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. POSTMARKS, FACSIMILES, AND PHOTOCOPIES OF THE CITY'S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. RESUMES ARE WELCOMED BUT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLY.
The information in this announcement concerning the terms and conditions of employment does not constitute either an express or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.
NOTE:
ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL CITY OF STOCKTON APPLICATION FORM. (DO NOT STATE "REFER TO RESUME" ON YOUR APPLICATION OR SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.) INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTALS WILL BE REJECTED AND CANNOT BE REVISED AFTER SUBMITTAL ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. POSTMARKS, FACSIMILES, AND PHOTOCOPIES OF THE CITY'S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. RESUMES ARE WELCOMED BUT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLY.
The information in this announcement concerning the terms and conditions of employment does not constitute either an express or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.
NOTE:
- After on-line submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. Please print this notice as proof of filing.
- Notices and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is being received.
- NeoGov.com: You will receive correspondence via the e-mail address you placed on your application. Some e-mail accounts have been known to place these e-mails in the spam/junk file. Please check your e-mail folders or accept e-mails ending with neogov.com.
In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et seq., all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.
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