Job Openings at Cuyahoga Falls Library
The library currently has openings for the positions below. If you would like to submit an application for positions that might come open in the future, we will be glad to keep it on file. To obtain an application form, call 330-928-2117 or print the form below (requires Adobe Reader).
Printable Job Application Form (PDF)
Clerk I
Posted: May 19, 2008
Title: Clerk I
Work: Part-time: 9-20 hours per week, including evenings/weekends
Wages: Step 1 (2008): $8.19 per hour
Excellent benefits and working conditions
Immediate Supervisor: Circulation Coordinator
Closing Date: Open until filled
Position Summary: Circulation Services Clerk I’s must provide excellent public service, quickly and accurately charging items in and out for library customers. Other responsibilities include taking and processing patron registrations, performing various clerical tasks in connection with the maintenance of circulation records; operating and maintaining equipment, including computers, printers, cash registers, security devices, typewriters, etc.; moving and handling books and other library materials, and other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High School graduate or equivalent experience and training
- Ability to work competently, courteously, and cheerfully with the public and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers
- General computer skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Clerical skills, including typing
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to lift and move books and other library material, transporting those materials using a book truck and/or book bin
- Ability to use a cash register
- Familiarity with Windows and other software
- Detail-oriented; flexible, optimistic personality
- Reliable, conscientious, self-motivated, strong work ethic
Apply to: Library Director, Cuyahoga Falls Library, 2015 Third St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Library Assistant II
Posted: July 2, 2008
Title: Library Assistant II
Work: Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
Schedule will vary, including some evenings and weekends
Wages: $11.53 per hour; Excellent benefits
Immediate Supervisor: Children’s Services Coordinator
Closing Date: July 21, 2008
Those interested in this job must submit a resume and a letter to the Library Director stating their qualifications for the position.
Position Summary
Works with customers in Children’s Services, providing information and reader’s advisory service in person and over the telephone; assists and instructs the public in the use of the library’s collection and equipment, including the use of the catalog and the internet; plans and conducts children’s programs and displays; assists in the development of the children’s collection; preschool outreach when needed; other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Knowledge and experience in literacy development and reading instruction
- Enthusiastic about serving young people and other customers
- Ability to present a positive, professional image to public
- Able to interact professionally with young people and other customers
- Skill in creating and presenting reading programs and displays
- Able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
- Ability to develop excellent working relationship with supervisor and co-workers
- Confidence and experience in computer use, including general internet searching
- Strong interest in expanding professional knowledge
- Open to new experiences and ideas; optimistic, positive disposition
Assistant Technology Coordinator
TITLE: Assistant Technology Coordinator
SALARY: Step 1: $40,716
FULL TIME: 37.5 hours per week, some evenings and weekends as required
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: open until filled
Apply to the Library Director, Cuyahoga Falls Library, 2015 Third Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Cuyahoga Falls Library is searching for an Assistant Technology Coordinator (ATC) to help lead the library to increased technological efficiency, sophistication, and public service. The ATC will help plan and coordinate all of the Library’s technological services; help monitor the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of the library’s computer network; assist in the maintenance of the Library’s network and its hardware; and help train staff and patrons in the use of library technology. The ATC is a member of the union and reports to the Technology Coordinator.
Requirements:
- BS in Computer Science or related field, or professional certification and equivalent experience
- Experience managing workstations and servers in an Active Directory enabled Windows domain
- Experience with HTML, CSS, Linux/Unix, and scripting; TCP/IP networking, including wireless
- Experience with firewalls, hardware diagnosis and repair, and a broad range of software, including Microsoft Office
- Ability to stay abreast of technological changes and willingness to adjust job duties accordingly
- Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with co-workers
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Skill and experience in training others to use the latest technology
- Ability to work in a union environment
- Optimistic, happy, can-do personality
- Excellent work ethic
- Self motivated, reliable, dependable, and conscientious
Desired
Experience with Perl, PHP, Expect, and TCL; Squirrel Mail; Ghost or similar software; and Deep Freeze or similar software
Experience with web design, visualization, print management, and public computer sign-up software
Experience with Innovative Interfaces or other integrated library systems