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