Careers

Do you enjoy providing top-rated customer service and working with children? Do you want to be part of an all-star team that is opening the world of books to children?    We have an opening for a Children’s Librarian at the Cuyahoga Falls Library.   The position is full-time (37.5) per week. Pay is $20.83/hour.

Our Librarian will work with customers providing information and reader’s advisory service in person and over the phone.   Plans and conducts children’s programs and displays.    Lead outreach events in the community.   Provides instruction on using library collection and equipment and other duties as assigned.

Some of the job responsibilities and job requirements are:

• MLS from an ALA-accredited graduate school of library and information science
• Ability to make school visits and participate in other outreach activities
• Ability to present a positive, professional image to the public
• Ability to interact positively with young people and other customers
• Enthusiastic about serving young people and other customers
• Skill in creating and presenting programs and displays
• Able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Confidence and experience in computer use, including word processing, general internet searching and other computer application
• Strong interest in increasing professional knowledge
• Open to new experiences and ideas, with a happy, optimistic disposition
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships with supervisor and co-workers
• Knowledge and experience in literacy development and reading instruction
• In-depth knowledge of children’s literature and other resources for youth
• Selection of a variety of children’s materials, including books, magazines, and audiovisual materials

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, you can email employment@fallslibrary.org or mail to Cuyahoga Falls Library, 2015 Third Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221, with a cover letter and application/resume.

Application for Employment (PDF)