Community Library Outreach & Materials Specialist

Clermont County Public Library; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

OPERS pension

Work-life balance

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Clermont County Public Library is seeking a Library Services and Outreach Assistant to support material processing, shelving, and guest services across branches. The role involves handling library materials, assisting guests, and participating in outreach events with attention to detail and safety adherence.

The position requires physical activity, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and frequent movement, with shifts that include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Requires physical stamina with lifting up to 50 pounds and moving book carts up to 200 pounds.
• Strong guest service skills and ability to communicate policy and procedures clearly.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Familiarity with Dewey Decimal Classification is a plus.
• Independent judgment and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves, processes, and fulfills collection requests accurately and efficiently.
• Checks materials in/out, processes holds, and manages item transit between branches.
• Sorts, shelves, and organizes materials using the Dewey Decimal system.
• Assists guests with locating materials and using library resources.
• Maintains facility safety and reports issues to management.
• Trains new staff on circulation and collection tasks.
• Tracks and compiles relevant statistics as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Diplomacy and confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Circulation system

Library app

e-material platforms

Databases

Job description

Clermont County Public Library is seeking a Library Services and Outreach Assistant to support material processing, shelving, and guest services across branches. The role involves handling library materials, assisting guests, and participating in outreach events with attention to detail and safety adherence.

The position requires physical activity, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and frequent movement, with shifts that include evenings and weekends.