Library Assistant

4 days ago

Canton, Ohio, United States Stark County Law Library Full time $30,000 - $50,000 per year

Job Title:
Library Assistant

Department:
Stark County Law Library

Reports To:
Library Director

Job Type:
Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Compensation:
$14–$16/hour, based on qualifications and experience

Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Are you passionate about connecting people to information and promoting the value of library services? The
Stark County Law Library
is seeking a proactive
Library Assistant
to support both day-to-day library operations and outreach efforts. This role requires strong customer service orientation, excellent communication skills, comfort with digital tools, and the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities in a small, collaborative setting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Patron Assistance and Customer Service:

· Serve as point of contact for patrons, offering guidance on library resources and services.

· Perform advanced searches in the library's databases and online catalog to assist patrons.

· Handle circulation tasks: checkouts, returns, payments, registering new patrons, updating membership data, printing bills, answering phones, respond to email inquiries and generating usage statistics.

· Manage membership records by entering new information and processing payments.

· Ensure the library remains well-stocked and orderly.

Marketing & Outreach:

· Create engaging content for social media campaigns to promote library resources to Stark County and the broader legal community.

· Produce and distribute the monthly library newsletter (print and digital), ensuring engaging content and professional layout.

· Collaborate on marketing strategies, materials, and outreach efforts.

Perform other tasks assigned by the Director to support overall library operations and outreach efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred
:

· Library experience with emphasis on customer service.

· Familiarity with digital marketing tools (Constant Contact, Canva, etc.).

· Social media management skills and website maintenance experience.

Required
:

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks.

· Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively in a small team.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

· Familiarity or willingness to learn legal research and marketing tools and library systems.

Benefits

This position includes a competitive benefits package:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid sick leave and vacation time
  • Annual and longevity pay increases
  • Enrollment in the OPERS retirement system

To Apply:

Submit a cover letter and resume by
October 31, 2025
, to:

Jenny Myers, Director

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