Date: May 9, 2022
Location: Culture & AV / Main Library
Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours), including evenings and weekend hours, not job-share eligible
Salary: Grade 11, $20.77 hour, non-exempt
Since 1874, the Akron-Summit County Public Library (ASCPL) 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.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, voluntary benefits (health, dental, and vision), ASCPL-provided life insurance, and retirement through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).
The ASCPL is hiring two Adult Service Librarians in our Culture and AV agency to support our Mission Statement to provide resources for learning and leisure, information services, meeting spaces, and programs for all ages that support, improve, and enrich individual, family, and community life. The Adult Service Librarian will:
Required: A Master of Library and Information Science degree from an ALA-accredited School of Library and Information Science. Strong customer service skills. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of library and information science. Demonstrated knowledge of customer interests, Library materials, programs, and services. Ability to plan and conduct programs for Library customers. Demonstrated ability to think and work independently using sound professional judgment. Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills.
Applicants with 7 credit hours or less towards completion of the MLIS will also be considered under certain conditions. Individuals hired under these conditions will begin as a Public Service Assistant III, Grade 10, Step 1 ($20.21/hour), and upon confirmation of completion of the MLIS degree will be moved to Librarian, Grade 11, Step 1 ($20.77/hour).
Preferred: Background in music (through coursework, through active musicianship, etc.) with the ability to use that knowledge to help maintain Main Library’s music collection as well as help customers with music-related questions covering a variety of styles and time periods and curate correlating programs. Previous library experience. Ohio Public Librarian Certification.
Open Until Filled (preference given to candidates who apply within the first two weeks)
For consideration, applicants must either submit a resume including salary history and a cover letter indicating previous applicable experience and training or complete an Employment Application in the Human Resources Department at Main Library. Resumes should be emailed to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or should be mailed to:
Human Resources
Akron-Summit County Public Library
60 South High Street
Akron, OH 44326-0001