Conveyance Aide
Part-Time, 20-29 hours weekly, 5 days a week, $12 hourly, paid vacation and sick leave accrued
Open Until Filled

Date Prepared: November 2025
Reports to: Conveyance Aide Supervisor 
Basic Function: Responsible for placing and routing all library items efficiently and correctly. 
Subordinates:  None
Level: 103
Status: Non-exempt

Nature and Scope: This individual is responsible for placing all library materials in the designated correct locations and handles incoming and outgoing cargo, including transporting materials in a personal vehicle between the Main Library and West Lafayette Branch.

Principal Duties: 

• Sorts and shelves library materials 

• Reads the shelves to ensure materials are in correct order

• Straightens shelves

• Re-shelves and straightens improperly shelved books

• Unpacks, packs, and sorts loaned materials

• Prepares items for shipping by wrapping, boxing, banding, etc. to insure items are packed securely

• Determines the proper shipping destination for all outgoing items

• Performs basic circulation duties

  • Checks items in

  • Checks items out to designated accounts

• Delivers library materials using personal vehicle between the library locations in Coshocton and West Lafayette

• Completes form for government rate gas mileage reimbursement

• Operates the infestation oven and cleans materials

• Keeps public areas of the library in orderly condition by straightening tables and chairs, throwing away trash, and putting materials left on tables and shelves away

• Runs errands throughout the library

• Empties the outside drop boxes at assigned times

• Locks the library according to a proscribed procedure at closing

• Puts out special display books for holidays and other special occasions

• Additional duties appropriate to the classification may be assigned as necessary

Acceptable Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of established library policies and procedures

• Ability to quickly and correctly place items in correct alphabetical and numerical order

• Maintains tactful and courteous relations with the public

• Experience with computers and other common office equipment

• Ability to work with great efficiency and accuracy

• Keeps workspace neat and orderly for a shared environment

• Maintains a neat appearance appropriate for working with the public

• Communicates and works with other library staff effectively

• Physical agility and strength to bend, reach, lift, and carry 40 pounds

Education/Certification/Demonstrated Skill Requirements:

• Valid Ohio Driver’s license

• Proof of automobile liability insurance

• High school diploma or GED

• Any combination of experience and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

Interested in this position? Please complete the online application.