Shelf & Collection Maintenance Assistant (Book Wrangler)
Formerly known as book wrangler, this position helps improve library experiences by making sure that all materials are in their designated spot and readily available for patrons to access.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Sort, organize, & shelve library materials
- Shelf-reading
- Adopt A Category/shelf (East & Downtown, for Teens only)
- Assist with weeding books from collections
- Dusts and straighten shelves
- Daily reports (example, holds)
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED
- Must be 14+
- A positive attitude
- Good organization skills
- Ability to alphabetize
- Familiarity and some knowledge of the Dewey Decimal system
- Attention to detail
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks
- Ability to work independently
- Physical ability to push loaded carts, bend/kneel, and stretch to reach for extended periods of time
TIME/COMMITMENT
Hours are flexible and position is available at all branches
AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES (Updated 02/02/26)
Downtown: 25/25 currently filled, 0 positions open
- Adopt-A-Category (Teens Only): 4 positions open
East Branch: 6/6 currently filled, 0 position open
Lake Arlington Branch: 14/14 currently filled, 0 positions open
Northeast Branch: 8/10 currently filled, 2 positions open
Looking for volunteers on Tuesday, Thursdays, or Saturday afternoons
Southeast Branch: 12/12 currently filled, 0 positions open
Southwest Branch: 15/15 currently filled, 0 positions open
Summer Positions June 1-Aug. 31, 2026: 0/4 currently filled, 4 positions open
Greatest need on Mondays and Wednesday mornings
Woodland West Branch: 12/12 currently filled, 0 positions open
