Non Bargaining Unit Page - Strongsville

Jimmy Jazz; Vigil (OH); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga County Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Materials Assistant to organize and shelve returned items and prepare materials for re-shelving. Under supervision, you will assist with locating requested items and ensuring shelves are kept orderly in designated areas.

Responsibilities include basic customer service, assisting with room setups, and routine handling of materials. Lifting up to 50 pounds and adherence to library procedures are required.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills necessary to work courteously and effectively with other employees and the public.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Complies with policies, rules, and procedures including scheduling, attendance, customer service, and use of library property.
• Sorts and organizes returned materials onto carts and shelves them in designated areas.
• Collects materials from book drops and prepares them for re-shelving.
• Searches for materials per request lists and other requests.
• Maintains clean patron areas and assists with moving furniture and supplies.
• Provides basic customer service to patrons and answers directional questions.
• Prepares meeting rooms and ensures equipment is in place.
• Rotates/purges dated newspapers and periodicals.
• Flags materials for repair, mending or processing.
• Clears walkways of snow and ice as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

• Base Pay $12.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Part Time NBE

Position Closing Date: 09/25/2026

Hiring for 2 Positions. Each position is part-time = 15 hours/week.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under moderate supervision, organizes and shelves returned library materials in the appropriate location. Searches for, retrieves and prepares materials per instructed requests.

JOBREQUIREMENTS

• Interpersonal skills necessary to work courteously and effectively with other employees and the public.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Complies with Cuyahoga County Public Library’s policies, rules, guidelines, procedures, requirements, standards, and practices applicable tothe job, including (but not limited to) work scheduling and attendance, customer service, useof Library property, computer use, personal conduct, and confidentiality.
• Sorts and organizes returned materials onto carts; returns and shelves them in proper designated areas.
• Collects materials from book drop, and prepares them for re- shelving.
• Searches and locates materials per request lists and other requests.
• Straightens patron areas returning materials to proper place, moving furniture and replenishing supplies.
• Provides basic customer service to patrons as needed, such as answering directional questions or carrying materials.
• Prepares meeting rooms, ensuring they are properly arranged, doors are unlocked and needed equipmentisin place.
• Rotates/purges dated newspapers and periodicals.
• Flags materials for repair, mending or processing.
• Clears walkways of snow andiceas needed.

SUMMARY MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• No experience required.
• May require work permit if under age 18.

OTHER TESTING/LICENSES REQUIRED

• A criminal background check is required and pre-employment drug screens for candidates over the age of 18.
• Must have reliable means of getting to and from work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Routine lifting of moderately heavy items, such as computer equipment or records boxes (over 25 pounds and up to 50 pounds without assistance), pushing full carts and/or standing for long periods of time as well as frequent stooping and bending.
• No major sources of working conditions discomfort, i.e. standard work environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions, and/or minor heating, cooling or ventilation problems.