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Waldorf, MD · On-site

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Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some positions may require library experienceHigh school diploma or equivalent; customer service experience beneficial
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Both roles serve as entry points into library work, requiring similar credentials and working in public library environments. The main difference lies in the specific employer and job title terminology, with 'Library Assistant' being a more general term used across various institutions. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers target the right opportunities within the library industry.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Henrico County Public Library job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,190 per year, or $30.9 per hour.

Shelver (Northwest Akron Branch Library)

Akron-Summit County Public Library

Akron, OH • On-site

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Retirement

Posted 10 days ago

Akron-Summit County Public Library rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Shelver Position

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.

The Northwest Akron 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 opportunity employer.

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