About this 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; August 29, 2026 will receive first consideration. Position is open until filled.
PCDL is an Equal Opportunity Employer 17.83