Troutdale Library: Branch Assistant (age 16+)
Help move library materials from being checked out to back on the shelves. Depending on what is needed, this may include checking-in books, sorting materials, verifying the order of books on shelves, helping to find library materials, and other tasks.
Available shift:
- Tuesdays 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Time Commitment: Weekly, for a minimum of 3 months.
Location: Troutdale Library, 2451 SW Cherry Park Rd, Troutdale, OR 97060
Tasks & Responsibilities (may vary by library location)
- Check in books and other library materials.
- Sort books in preparation for shelving.
- Assist with shelving and/or shelf reading and maintenance.
- Verify order of materials on shelves and correctly re-shelve materials that are out of order.
- Check materials for condition and completeness.
- Search the shelves for books and materials.
- Remove the books and materials from the shelves and put them on a book truck.
- Note if you are unable to locate an item.
- Scan items into the computer.
- Pack library materials and prepare for transport.
Skills & Qualifications
- Be familiar with computers
- Comfortable with Dewey Decimal order
- Familiarity with library organizational systems
- Able to sort/file alphabetically and numerically
- Able to lift, bend, stoop and reach
- Ability to work independently once trained but also be part of a team
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Be able to interact with the public
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Benefits
- Get to know the inner workings of the library
- Get hands-on library experience
- Be a part of Multnomah County Library’s mission: Empowering our community to learn and create
Training
- Task specific training provided at the library
