Young Adult Librarian

Jobless; Streetsboro (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobless is seeking a part-time Library Associate III to deliver services focused on Young Adult resources and programming in a public library setting. The role includes maintaining the YA collection, assisting patrons, and supporting inventory and program delivery.

The position requires an undergraduate degree and relevant experience, with evening/weekend hours and an average of 20 hours per week. The library emphasizes equity and community service in its operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of young adult literature and ability to plan youth programs.
• Ability to maintain the young adult area and follow library policies.
• Experience with data processing and library computer systems.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to report concisely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present youth programs.
• Maintain and decorate the young adult section.
• Inventory and read shelves in the YA area.
• Assist patrons and respond to reference questions.
• Instruct patrons in library computer use and monitor internet use.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Young adult literature

Program planning

Library operations

Data processing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Automated library equipment

Job description

PAY SCALE:

Library Associate III

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