Library Shelver

Hiring range: $18.35 to $21.10 per hour. Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County. 

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year, pro-rated based on part-time status. 

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 07/16/2025 in order to be considered.

Position Description

Are you looking for a rewarding career serving the citizens of Anoka County where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy providing exceptional customer service and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment? The Anoka County Library system enriches lives by connecting the community to ideas, information, and inspiration. Library staff engage the public through a vast array of library services and resources.

The Library Shelver is responsible for the accurate and efficient movement and placement of materials. The Library Shelver assists with special projects including creating and filling displays, shifting materials and processing materials for holds or lists.

This is a part-time, non-exempt, on-site position. This part time position is based on 12 hours per week. Interviews will take place the week of July 21st, 2025 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $18.35 to $21.10 per hour, annual salary calculation pro-rated based on part-time status.
• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 22: $18.35 to $23.85 per hour, annual salary calculation pro-rated based on part-time status.
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays pro-rated based on part-time status.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

This position will work at Johnsville Library, located at 12461 Oak Park Blvd NE, Blaine, MN 55434

Expected work hours are :

Week 1

• Monday 11am-3pm
• Tuesday 1-5pm
• Friday 11am-3

Week 2

• Saturday 11-3 pm
• Tuesday 1-5pm
• Friday 11a-3pm

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Library Shelver:

• Create a welcoming environment for all by providing excellent customer service.
• Categorize and file library materials using established systems and codes.
• Ensure items are in the correct location based on reading level, item type, genre or decimal, and cutter or specialist collection.
• Replenish materials in displays based on abstract concepts.
• Monitor facilities in order to support patron safety.
• Assess material conditions for damage based on visual inspection, training and guidance.
• Assist with variety of library tasks related to managing processed materials, programs, special collections, etc.
• Work closely with library employees providing assistance in processing and fulfilling requests.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a high school diploma.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment, warehouse, or public library depending on assignment.
• Frequent distraction and multitasking.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing to assist patrons.
• Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work, and occasionally pushing carts weighing over 300 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 20-50 lbs. while moving materials.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment.
• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed.
• Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.
• Work activities may require contact with uncooperative, angry, and sometimes hostile clients.
• May be required to use kick stools to reach items from high shelves.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Union Representation

• This position is represented by Teamsters, local 320.

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County!  Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO