Stark County Law Library is hiring: Library Assistant in Canton

Job Title: Library Assistant

Department: Stark County Law Library

Reports To: Library Director

Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Compensation: $14–$16/hour, based on qualifications and experience

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

POSITION OVERVIEW

Are you passionate about connecting people to information and promoting the value of library services? The Stark County Law Library is seeking a proactive Library Assistant to support both day-to-day library operations and outreach efforts. This role requires strong customer service orientation, excellent communication skills, comfort with digital tools, and the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities in a small, collaborative setting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Patron Assistance and Customer Service

• Serve as point of contact for patrons, offering guidance on library resources and services.
• Perform advanced searches in the library’s databases and online catalog to assist patrons.
• Handle circulation tasks: checkouts, returns, payments, registering new patrons, updating membership data, printing bills, answering phones, responding to email inquiries and generating usage statistics.
• Manage membership records by entering new information and processing payments.
• Ensure the library remains well‑stocked and orderly.

Marketing & Outreach

• Create engaging content for social media campaigns to promote library resources to Stark County and the broader legal community.
• Produce and distribute the monthly library newsletter (print and digital), ensuring engaging content and professional layout.
• Collaborate on marketing strategies, materials, and outreach efforts.

Perform other tasks assigned by the Director to support overall library operations and outreach efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred

• Library experience with emphasis on customer service.
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools (Constant Contact, Canva, etc.).
• Social media management skills and website maintenance experience.

Required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively in a small team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity or willingness to learn legal research and marketing tools and library systems.

Benefits

This position includes a competitive benefits package:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid sick leave and vacation time
• Annual and longevity pay increases
• Enrollment in the OPERS retirement system

To Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume by October 31, 2025, to:

Jenny Myers, Director

jrmyers@starkcountyohio.gov