Young Adult Librarian

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; February 7, 2026 will receive first consideration. Position is open until filled.

                                                                         PCDL is an Equal Opportunity Employer