DIGITAL SERVICES SPECIALIST - DOWNTOWN MAIN LIBRARY
DATE POSTED:
11/06/2026
POSITION SUMMARY: The Digital Services Specialist performs work associated with the digitization of Library materials in full-text searchable form through the use of OCR [Optical Character Recognition], assists in clerical duties in the 2 South, and provides direct customer service.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs physical organization of incoming materials.
- Operates book scan robot systems and PC-based image processing software.
- Maintains files and metadata.
- Inspects image quality.
- Completes job tracking paperwork and records.
- Writes content promoting the Library's Digital Library collections.
- Answers customer questions using materials in a variety of formats. Refers questions beyond their position scope to appropriate resources.
- Performs department duties, including shelf reading, inventory, and collection maintenance.
- Supports and advances the Library's mission of connecting people with the world of ideas and information.
- Embraces and embodies the Library's core beliefs, strategic priorities, and pillars of excellence.
- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts of all colleagues and customers regardless of age, cultural background, ability, ethnicity, family status, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and veteran status.
- Complies with Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library''s workplace expectations, attendance and punctuality, drug-free workplace, harassment in the workplace, and other employment-related policies and procedures; and all other rules, guidelines, requirements, standards, and practices that are applicable to the position.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of digital photography and/or picture editing software.
- Skill in customer service.
- Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written methods.
- Ability to work independently and with coworkers in a wide variety of situations with minimal supervision.
- Ability to use all technology applicable to the essential functions of the job and commonly used by the Library.
- Lifting objects less than 25 pounds and carrying them short distances [50 feet or less] is required.
- Moving frequently throughout the workspace is required.
- Working irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, is required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Certifications or licensure: None.
- Driver's license: None.
- Years of relevant experience: Two or more years is preferred.
- Years of experience supervising: None.
HOURS:
40 hours per week
SALARY:
$19.40 per hour
DEADLINE:
11/20/2026
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer