Thanks for considering us as a place to grow your career! Since 1874, the Akron-Summit County Public Library has been an essential community asset. We’ve been recognized nationally as one of the finest public libraries in the United States due to our excellent customer service, collaborative community involvement, and high level of customer and employee satisfaction.
Library employees are the people who deliver our Mission Statement by providing resources for learning and leisure, information services, meeting spaces, and programs for all ages that support, improve, and enrich individual, family, and community life.
Click the link below to see the current openings to consider the Akron-Summit County Public Library for the next step in your career!
The Library posts positions as they become available, and applications are accepted for current openings only. All employment-related calls should be directed to 330.643.9106.
The Library recommends all applicants apply through the link above. The Library will never charge applicants to apply for positions. Please use caution if applying through other services.
Employee Benefits
The Akron-Summit County Public Library offers more than a paycheck. From generous paid time off to a great retirement program to a menu of voluntary benefits, we offer an attractive benefit package based on an employee’s position classification and the number of hours worked per week.
Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
| Benefit | What's Available |
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| Insurance |
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| Vacation Leave | 6 to 25 paid vacation days annually depending upon length of service, professional status, and full-time/part-time status |
| Sick Leave | Up to 144 paid hours of annual sick leave for full-time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees) |
| Holiday Leave | Eleven annual paid holidays (including your birthday and two floating holidays) |
| Emergency Leave | Up to 3 paid hours of annual emergency leave for full-time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees) |
| Compassionate Leave | Up to 5 paid days of compassionate leave for full-time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees) |
| Jury Duty Leave | Paid time for jury duty (compensated for regularly scheduled hours) |
| Ohio Deferred Compensation Program |
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| Professional Memberships | Membership in job-related professional association reimbursed at 50% of membership cost, up to $100 annually |
| Professional Certifications | Job-related certification reimbursed at 50% of membership cost, up to $100 per certification period |
| Parking Stipend | Up to $35 per month for employees who work at Main Library |
| Wellness Reimbursement | Up to $150 reimbursed annually for approved wellness activities (gym membership, yoga, race registrations, etc.) |
All employees are eligible for the following benefits:
| Benefit | What's Available |
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| Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) |
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| Employee Assistance Program |
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| Training |
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| Akron Marathon | Paid registration for participation in the Marathon, Half-Marathon, and Relay |
| Credit Union Membership | Eligibility to join the Towpath Credit Union |
