Top 4 Public library Jobs in Columbus

Library Youth Associate
Westerville Public Library —Westerville, OH
- From $22.34 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Assistant Branch Manager - Youth Services Supervisor
Delaware County District Library —Delaware, OH
- $61,768.41 - $92,652.61 a year
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- Office
- Children
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Senior Architect Public Library and Resource Sharing
OCLC —Dublin, OH
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- System design
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance

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Library Aide (.5 FTE) - Sells MS (2026-2027 School Yr)
Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO)) —Columbus, OH
A working knowledge of library technical procedures including alphabetizing, filing rules and Dewey Decimal classification. JOB STATUS: FLSA Overtime Eligible.
$18.91 - $20.84 an hour
Library Aide
Greene County Public Library —Jamestown, OH
To perform basic repair of materials. Attends conferences, workshops, seminars, and training to maintain knowledge as reflected in the training curriculum.
$11.90 an hour
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Library Youth Associate
Westerville Public Library —Westerville, OH
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or 2 or more years credit from an accredited college or university preferred.
From $22.34 an hour
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Youth Services Librarian / Reference Assistant
Marysville Public Library —Marysville, OH
Expectations:* The Youth Services Librarian provides excellent services to patrons of all ages, practices positive public relations, and performs duties in a…
$22.86 - $36.69 an hour
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Library Youth Associate

Westerville Public Library
Westerville, OH

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Job Details

Part-time
From $22.34 an hour

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Computer operation
Customer communication
Library management software
Customer service
Online resource databases
Writing skills
In-person customer service
English
High school diploma or GED
Handling customer service requests
Productivity software
Working with youth
Youth program management

Full Job Description

The Youth Services Associate is responsible for providing quality library services, programming and resources to youth and their families/caregivers/teachers under the guidance of the Youth Services Manager.

Answers reference questions.
Provides reader’s advisory services.
Is responsive to customer needs in a consistent, friendly, and professional manner.
Develops programming focusing on school-age children (tweens) and teens, particularly during the evening hours.
Assists with other youth programming needs, which may include preschool story times or special events (group visits, Fourth Fridays, etc.).
Assists in maintenance and promotion of the children’s and youth collection, offering suggestions and relaying customer requests for purchase, creating or stocking displays, and general maintenance of the youth and teen areas.
Utilizes email to maintain open channels of communication.
Coordinates with Youth Services Librarians to ensure efficient services throughout the department.
Follows Youth Services procedures and processes in staffing the youth and teen desk and providing responsive customer services.
Works within guidelines established by the Youth Services Manager.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or 2 or more years credit from an accredited college or university preferred.
Experience with planning and conducting children's programs for different ages a plus.
Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
An interest in and a genuine desire to work with children and young adults.
Must be able to demonstrate good judgment and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to interact with the public in a consistent, friendly, and professional manner.
Commitment to provide quality customer service.
A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills and processes as needed/as the library environment is continually changing.
Familiarity with the following commonly used technology: Microsoft Office suite, electronic resources/databases, library systems software, email, and other miscellaneous applications (phone, copier, printing stations.).
Bilingual communication skills (reading, writing, speaking) in English and either Spanish or Somali would be a plus.

Competencies:

Technology: Demonstrates general understanding of basic computer skills coupled with an understanding and knowledge of library provided equipment and software including the website, databases, catalog, and ILS; the ability to troubleshoot basic technology problems.
Teamwork: The ability to work collaboratively with others, including other departments, to achieve organizational and department goals.
Inclusion: Commitment to interact appropriately, fairly, and equitably with all; the ability to demonstrate and foster respect for all individuals and points of view.
Ethics: Commitment to the Ohio Ethics Law and the basic ethics and values of library service.
Intellectual Freedom: The understanding and support of the library's role in providing free and equal access to ideas, information, resources, and services, from all points of view, without restriction, to every individual.

Physical Requirements:

While performing duties of job, employee typically handles office equipment, objects or controls and frequently communicates with others. Work requires moderate physical exertion, including bending, kneeling, stooping and standing; some lifting and moving of heavy objects/book carts (up to 40 lbs).
The majority of the work is performed in an office setting. The job may involve standing for long periods of time. The job may entail exposure to cold, heat, weather, excessive noise or vibration when working outside events or programs.

Pay: From $22.34 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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