Library Aide

Starting hourly rate: $11.90 (Pay Grade 3). Hours: variable, approximately 9–12 hours per week; schedule includes daytime, evening, and weekend shifts.

About the role

Promotes the mission and values of the Greene County Public Library, supports the objectives and goals of the strategic plan, and helps maintain the library’s collections and appearance.

Responsibilities

• Organize and shelve library materials.
• Pull requested library materials from shelves.
• File magazines and maintain the magazine collection.
• Keep shelves neat and orderly.
• Clean, recover, and make minor repairs to library materials.
• File movies or mixed materials as needed.
• Attend conferences, workshops, seminars, and training to maintain required knowledge.
• Stay informed by reading email, minutes, the staff website, and attending staff meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Ability to read, alphabetize, and sort items in numerical or chronological order.
• Ability to shelve materials accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to understand and follow spoken and written instructions and respond effectively.
• Ability to work independently and complete routine tasks.
• Must be punctual, dependable, tactful, and courteous.

Working conditions

Work is performed in an office-like setting with frequent mobility: light lifting, bending, stooping, stretching, and sitting at various service points. Evening, weekend, and Sunday hours may be required; schedules may change based on library needs.

Benefits

• The library contributes 14% of salary to the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS); the employee contributes 10%.
• The library covers a percentage of the employee’s salary for Medicare.
• Employee Assistance Program available for the employee and eligible family members.