Classified Ad Title:
Youth Services Assistant (part-time) - Cuyahoga County Public Library

Post Date
12/5/2025

Expiration Date
1/2/2026

Details:
HUBBARD PUBLIC LIBRARY CHILDREN’S ROOM seeks an individual to join our Youth Services team.

POSITION: Youth Services Assistant
• Part Time, 20 hours per week including 2 evenings and every third Saturday.
• Compensation: $13.70 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:
• College degree
• Experience working with children required
• Library experience preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Enthusiastic attitude towards children and reading
• Must present a warm, welcoming presence when dealing with the public
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and parents
• Knowledge of children’s materials in all formats
• Working knowledge of computers and basic computer skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Devises, plans, and presents programs for children birth through age twelve and their families
• Devises and prepares materials for passive enrichment activities
• Performs reference work, filling patrons’ requests for information and materials
• Assists and instructs patrons in use of library materials, catalog, and equipment
• Suggests appropriate materials for purchase
• Organizes and maintains youth services workroom
• Performs other duties as needed

EFFORT REQUIRED:
• Considerable mobility for moving around the library when providing public service.
• Strength and agility for retrieving materials (from near floor level to 84" high), moving furniture and computer hardware, and conducting programs.
• Must be able to use or learn to use terminals and microcomputers, telephone, TDD, calculator, adding machine, photocopier and storytelling materials.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of book totes and similar weights up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to concentrate on the task at hand, regardless of distractions.
• Requires alertness to patron needs and ability to assist patrons who may have any type of disability.
• Must be able to travel off site to attend workshops, etc.

Submit letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to:
Mary Anne Russo, Youth Services Librarian Supervisor Email: maryanne@beyond-books.org
436 West Liberty Street, Hubbard, OH. 44425

Intended starting date for the successful candidate is February 1, 2026.


Website:
https://www.beyond-books.org/employment