Library Assistant Specialist - Part Time

Clermont County Public Library • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Champion Discovery. Deliver Impact. Strengthen Community. Are you passionate about providing excellent library service and making a difference in your community? If so, consider applying for the part-time Library Assistant Specialist position at our Union Township Branch! We are looking for an enthusiastic and service-oriented individual to join our team. This part-time position focuses on delivering outstanding service to guests of all ages, including assisting with circulation, answering questions, recommending materials, and helping with technology. You'll also engage in maintaining library collections, supporting outreach efforts, and assisting with various operational tasks that ensure our branch runs smoothly. The role requires evening and weekend availability, strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to excellent customer service, and a willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment. Reliable transportation and the ability to perform physical tasks, such as shelving and organizing, are necessary. Clermont County Public Library offers a welcoming work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to our mission of connecting people with resources, programs, and each other. Apply now to join a team that inspires and empowers the community! Benefits include OPERS state retirement, generous vacation and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and 12 paid holidays per year.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Skilled in using computers and software applications, including Microsoft Office products, and troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Familiar with electronic resources to aid in reference and reader's advisory assistance, programming, statistical reports, and communication.
• Learns new skills as they develop or are implemented.
• Establishes and maintains an excellent working relationship with library staff in all departments, library guests, with volunteers, and within workgroups, respectful of diversity and all ages.
• Must be able to work twenty (20) hours per week including evenings and weekends.
• Sits, stands and/or walks for extended periods of time.
• Must have agility and strength necessary to effectively and safely reach up or down, stoop, stretch, and use step stools and ladders to retrieve and shelve materials, conduct programs, carry equipment, straighten facility, rearrange furniture under 50 pounds, shovel snow, etc.
• Manipulates loaded book cart weighing up to 200 pounds over carpeted floors and carries materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Applicant must also be able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent service to people of all ages.
• Directly performs library service tasks including: circulation of materials, answering reference and reader's advisory questions, providing technology assistance, and assisting guests at the service desk.
• Maintaining library collections.
• Supporting outreach efforts.
• Assisting with various operational tasks that ensure our branch runs smoothly.

Benefits

• OPERS state retirement
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Affordable, robust benefits that support your health and peace of mind, including insurance, paid time off, and professional development.
• Retirement security through the OPERS pension system.
• Work-life balance in a welcoming, community-centered workplace.
• Mission-driven culture where your work directly supports education, literacy, and public service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED