Jobs in Streetsboro, OH

About the role

PAY SCALE:  Library Associate III                            Wages and terms of employment are covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the Portage County District Library (PCDL) and District 1199, SEIU.   HOURS: Average of 20 hours per week, includes some evenings and weekends. Hourly, non-exempt, bargaining unit.     JOB PURPOSE: To provide library services to patrons with a focus on Young Adult resources and programming.   QUALIFICATIONS: Undergraduate four (4) year degree and applicable experience   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of young adult literature. Skill in preparing and implementing youth programs.  Ability to maintain young adult area of the Library. Knowledge of library policies and procedures; operation of automated library equipment; and computer operation and functions including data processing. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions; plan, schedule and organize work; prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports; communicate effectively in written and oral form.  Ability to develop good rapport with library patrons, supervisors and co-workers. Ability to move library materials from one location to another.   PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES: Must be able to reach, stoop and stand on kick-stool. ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES: (The duties listed below are intended to depict tasks performed by this classification).                                                  YOUNG ADULT SERVICES AND COLLECTION MANAGEMENT DUTIES                         *Prepares and presents youth programs;                         *Maintains and decorates young adult section;                         *Reads shelves in young adult area;                         *Reads reviews, selects, and codes materials;                         *Administers the collection budget for area of responsibility;                         *Maintains knowledge of available materials and patron reading preferences;                         *Conducts inventory of materials, as required;                         *Remains current on technology trends and online resources                            REFERENCE DUTIES                         *Assists patrons in locating library materials;                         *Responds to patron reference questions;                         *Instructs patrons in library computer use and monitors internet usage.                            CIRCULATION RELATED DUTIES                         Checks library materials in/out to patrons on automated system:                         *Responds to patron questions about library materials and services such as interlibrary loans.                         Answers telephones;                         Directs patrons to appropriate area of the library;                         Issues library cards;                         Places patron holds on materials;                         Instructs patrons on use of library computer;                         Distributes Golden Buckeye applications and voter registration materials;                         Collect patron fines.                         MISCELLANEOUS AND SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS                         *Represents the library to community groups, schools, and governmental units as assigned;                         Shelves library materials and reads shelves as requested;                         Maintains records;                         Performs general maintenance of library materials;                         Attends staff meetings, workshops, in-service training, and services on committees, as requested;                         Sets up tables and chairs for meetings;                         Performs additional duties as assigned.                        *Denotes essential function of the job. DEADLINE TO APPLY: Applications received before Saturday; September 5, 2026 will receive first consideration. Position is open until filled.                                                                            PCDL is an Equal Opportunity Employer

What you'll bring

• Knowledge of young adult literature.
• Skill in preparing and implementing youth programs.
• Ability to maintain young adult area of the Library.
• Knowledge of library policies and procedures
• and computer operation and functions including data processing.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions
• plan, schedule and organize work
• communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Ability to develop good rapport with library patrons, supervisors and co-workers.
• Ability to move library materials from one location to another.
• PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES: Must be able to reach, stoop and stand on kick-stool.
• ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES: (The duties listed below are intended to depict tasks performed by this classification).