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MATERIALS ASSISTANT TPT

CompanySt Louis Public Library
LocationSt. Louis
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 13, 2026
About The Company
The St. Louis Public Library provides learning resources and information services that support and improve individual, family and community life. Visit slpl.org for more information on our offerings. To support this mission, the Library organizes and prudently manages its resources to: Ensure that the Library's resources are available to all Promote use of the Library Assist children and adults with life-long learning Promote literacy for all ages Assist individuals in finding jobs and educational opportunities Assist businesses with their development and growth Provide current information Provide recreational reading resources, media materials, and programs Promote public use of modern information technology
About the Role

Do you enjoy organization and finding a place for everything? Does attention to detail inspire you? The St. Louis Public Library’s Machacek Branch is seeking a Materials Assistant. The Library values the talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings and how this positively impacts our services and customer base. We seek people who understand these values to join our team. 


Our ideal candidate is someone who will connect the community to our resources to further our primary mission as a customer-centered public library providing vital services to the people of St. Louis. This role requires someone who is comfortable working with the public and is enthusiastic, patient, and committed to providing excellent customer service. 


In this role you will:

  • Shelve and straighten Library materials 

  • Maintain assigned sections through regular shelf-reading and shifting.

  • Assist in processing incoming and outgoing deliveries.

  • Monitor book drop area for material returns.

  • Complete customer request lists and retrieve materials as assigned.


You will need to be:

  • Able to arrange items in a certain order according to a specific set of rules.

  • Work independently with minimal supervision.

  • Able to learn Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail)


You will need to have:

No prior experience or training, however, previous library volunteer experience is a plus.


Benefits include:

  • Pay rate starting at $15.00 per hour   


Hours for this position are:

Fridays, 9 am to 5 pm; Saturdays, 9 am to 5 pm

About Machacek Library:

  • Constructed in 1974

  • All services are on one level

  • Cozy, open-plan space, with six public computers and additional Chromebases

  • 1 large meeting room 


About the neighborhood:

Located in the Lindenwood Park neighborhood, the unique Machacek Library is waiting for you.  Constructed in the Brutalist architectural style in 1974, this distinctive building is recessed into a high slope and is easy to miss from nearby Watson Avenue.  But nestled on Scanlan Avenue, with easy access to numerous delicious eateries, a convenient bus stop, and returning customers who will know you by name, this is a small neighborhood branch that you won’t want to miss.  

To apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit slpl.org/employment and submit your resume with your application. Thank you! 

Key Skills
OrganizationAttention To DetailCustomer ServiceShelvingShelf-readingGoogle WorkspaceGoogle DocsGoogle SheetsGmail
Categories
Government & Public SectorEducationCustomer Service & SupportAdministrativeLogistics
Benefits
Pay rate starting at $15.00 per hour
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Materials Assistant is responsible for shelving, straightening, and maintaining library materials through regular shelf-reading and shifting. They also handle incoming and outgoing deliveries, monitor book drops, and retrieve materials for customer requests.
📋Job Type
temporary
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
268
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
16 hours
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