Shelver (Richfield Branch)
Company: Akron-Summit County Public Library
Location: Richfield
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
ABOUT THE LIBRARY Since 1874, the Akron-Summit County Public
Library (ASCPL) has been an essential community asset. We’ve been
recognized nationally as one of the finest public libraries in the
United States due to our excellent customer service, collaborative
community involvement, and high level of customer and employee
satisfaction. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The Richfield Branch
Library seeks a Shelver who works between 8 and 20 hours per week
(including evenings and weekends) and: Sorts and returns library
materials to their proper place on the shelves. Lifts, bends, and
climbs as associated with shelving routines. Reads shelves for
correctness of arrangement of materials. Shifts shelves where
necessary. Moves Library material carts as needed. Checks for
missing and/or damaged materials. Fills and routes holds. Searches
shelves for specific materials as assigned. Performs simple
clerical tasks, such as photocopying and labeling. Assists with
opening and closing routines, as needed. Performs various tasks
assigned by professional Library staff. Maintains neatness in the
public service areas. Works at the service desk during employee
meal or break periods, as needed. Moves furniture and displays, as
needed. Assists with packing and unpacking delivery crates and
other circulation duties, as needed. Note : Shelvers who work 8 to
20 hours per week are not eligible for employee benefits except for
participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
(OPERS) and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to arrange materials in
alphabetical and numerical order. Skill in customer service.
Knowledge of the principles of intellectual freedom as they apply
to public libraries. Available to work between 8-20 hours per week,
including evenings and Saturdays. Able to frequently bend, stoop,
and stand; to lift light objects (less than 25 pounds) and carry
them short distances (50 feet or less); and to push Library
materials carts up to 200 pounds with or without reasonable
accommodation. Age and Schooling Certificate ("work permit")
required for those under 18 years of age. Criminal background check
required for those 18 years of age or older. THE AKRON-SUMMIT
COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY IS AN EQUAL OPPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Keywords: Akron-Summit County Public Library, Parma , Shelver (Richfield Branch), Customer Service & Call Center , Richfield, Ohio
