Two tasks that you are responsible for on a daily basis are Shelf Reading and Blocking.
- Shelf reading is when you read every call number on a shelf to ensure that it is in the proper order.
- You are responsible for shelf reading as you shelve. This ensures that the areas that are getting the most use are kept tidy.
- Blocking is when you bring each book out to the end of the shelf so that the entire shelf is lined up with the edge of the shelf and all books are standing upright with a book end placed at the end of each shelf.
Properly Blocked Section Section that needs to be Blocked
 
- You should block as you shelf read and vice versa.
- Feel free to shelf read with a partner. This can help to make the process less monotonous. Just make sure to keep your voices down so as to not disturb the patrons.
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