Substitute Reference Librarian

PAY SCALE: $17.82 Reference Librarian Substitute/ Associate III / $13.29 Circulation Clerk Substitute/Associate I

HOURS: Flexible / may also fill in for Circulation Clerk substitute Willing to travel to substitute at multiple branches: Aurora, Brimfield, Garrettsville, Randolph, Streetsboro, Windham

TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT: $10.00/day for substitute coverage Paid training and mileage reimbursement from Garrettsville Branch to Branch training locations.

JOB PURPOSE: To educate and assist patrons to use the Library to its fullest extent.

QUALIFICATIONS: Undergraduate four (4) year degree and applicable experience.

PREFERENCE: Should be able to substitute at least once a month.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of library policies and procedures; operation of automated library equipment; computer operation and functions including data processing. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; plan, schedule and organize work; prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports; communicate effectively in written and oral form; answer routine inquiries from public; develop good rapport with library patrons, supervisors and co-workers.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES: Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and stand on kick-stool.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES: (The duties listed below are intended to depict tasks performed by this classification).

70% REFERENCE AND COLLECTION MANAGEMENT DUTIES

• Determines and ascertains information and materials needed by patrons and recommends book selection based on patron requests.
• Assists patrons in locating library materials and responds to patron reference questions;
• Instructs patrons in library computer use and supervises Internet usage.
• Maintains pamphlet file and other files as assigned.
• Conducts evaluation of reference materials;
• Notifies and documents reference needs to Branch Manager;
• Coordinates updating of library periodicals;
• Oversees updating of editions and repairs as needed;
• Reads reviews of materials such as Booklist, Library Journal, or other professional journals offered by PCDL and recommends book selection.
• Prepares, presents, and assists with patron programs as assigned.

20% CIRCULATION RELATED DUTIES

• Checks library materials in/out to patrons on automated system;
• Responds to patron questions about library materials and services such as interlibrary loans.
• Answers telephones;
• Directs patrons to appropriate area of the library;
• Issues library cards;
• Places patron holds on materials;
• Collects Patron fines.
• Distributes Golden Buckeye applications and voter registration materials; Maintains records as assigned.

10% MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES Shelves library materials; Attends staff meetings, workshops, in-service training, and serves on committees, as requested; Performs additional duties as assigned.

Percentages may vary based on allocated hours.

• Denotes essential function of the job.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Applications received before Saturday; May 9, 2026 will receive first consideration. Position is open until filled.

PCDL is an Equal Opportunity Employer