Young Adult Librarian Job at Portage District Library in Aurora

PAY SCALE: Library Associate III

Wages and terms of employment are covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the Portage County District Library (PCDL) and District 1199, SEIU.

HOURS: Average of 20 hours per week, includes some evenings and weekends. Hourly, non-exempt, bargaining unit.

JOB PURPOSE: To provide library services to patrons with a focus on Young Adult resources and programming.

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of young adult literature. Skill in preparing and implementing youth programs. Ability to maintain young adult area of the Library. Knowledge of library policies and procedures; operation of automated library equipment; and computer operation and functions including data processing. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions; plan, schedule and organize work; prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports; communicate effectively in written and oral form. Ability to develop good rapport with library patrons, supervisors and co-workers. Ability to move library materials from one location to another.

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

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

YOUNG ADULT SERVICES AND COLLECTION MANAGEMENT DUTIES

*Prepares and presents youth programs;

*Maintains and decorates young adult section;

*Reads shelves in young adult area;

*Reads reviews, selects, and codes materials;

*Administers the collection budget for area of responsibility;

*Maintains knowledge of available materials and patron reading preferences;

*Conducts inventory of materials, as required;

*Remains current on technology trends and online resources

REFERENCE DUTIES

*Assists patrons in locating library materials;

*Responds to patron reference questions;

*Instructs patrons in library computer use and monitors internet usage.

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;

Instructs patrons on use of library computer;

Distributes Golden Buckeye applications and voter registration materials;

Collect patron fines.

MISCELLANEOUS AND SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS

*Represents the library to community groups, schools, and governmental units as assigned;

Shelves library materials and reads shelves as requested;

Maintains records;

Performs general maintenance of library materials;

Attends staff meetings, workshops, in-service training, and services on committees, as requested;

Sets up tables and chairs for meetings;

Performs additional duties as assigned.

*Denotes essential function of the job.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Applications received before Saturday; January 10, 2026 will receive first consideration. Position is open until filled.

PCDL is an Equal Opportunity Employer