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; September 5, 2026 will receive first consideration. Position is open until filled.

PCDL is an Equal Opportunity Employer