Library Associate - Children's Department

OHIO LIBRARY COUNCIL; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and leave based on union

Public Employees Retirement System

Job summary

Medina County District Library is seeking a dynamic Library Associate for the Children's Department to deliver engaging services to children birth through grade 5. Primary duties include reference, reader's advisory, and processing requests, with responsibilities in planning and presenting programs for children.

The role involves storytimes and outreach to daycare centers, attending school and community events, and assisting in collection maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year experience working with the public preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
• Ability to plan and present programs for children and to work with patrons and staff professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct library services to children from birth to grade 5.
• Perform reference, reader's advisory, and request processing tasks.
• Plan and present children’s programs and storytimes; outreach to daycares and preschools.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Program planning

Storytimes/outreach

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet

Library resources

Job description

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Library Associate - Children's Department

By Medina County District Library

8/24/2026

Required Knowledge And Abilities To Perform The Following

The Medina County District Library is seeking a dynamic, creative individual committed to providing quality customer service to our patrons and possesses a love of children's services. Successful candidate will provide direct library services to children from birth to grade 5. Responsibilities include reference, reader's advisory, and request processing; planning and presenting programs for children; providing storytimes and outreach to daycares and preschools; attending school and community events; assisting in collection maintenance; maintaining and updating files and indexes; and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and one year experience working with the public preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Possess excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills, ability to plan and present programs (specifically for children), ability to prioritize workload, knowledge of a wide range of books and authors, familiarity with Microsoft Products and the Internet, ability to learn and teach use of electronic library resources and use our computerized circulation system, and ability to work both independently and as a team member. The candidate must be able to work with patrons and staff in a professional, courteous manner both in person and on the phone.

WAGE: $17.87 per hour; additional $2.00 per hour Sunday premium;

Grade 4

BENEFITS

• Vacation, sick leave, personal days, holidays, and other benefits based on Union contract; Public Employees Retirement System

HOURS: Part-time; 20 hours per week; flexible schedule required including some evenings, Saturdays and Sundays (schedule subject to change based on needs of the library)

OTHER: Union Position

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Open Until Filled; Cover Letter Required

MEDINA COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

8/24/2026