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<b>Employment Opportunity: Barberton Public Library </b></div>
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<b>Position:</b> Library Assistant: Children’s Services Department</div>
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<b>Date: </b>October 1, 2026</div>
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<b>Hours: </b>Full-time, 35 hours per week.</div>
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<b>Compensation: </b>$13.50 per hour; starting wage depends on qualifications and experience.</div>
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Come join our team! The Barberton Public Library is seeking a dynamic, creative, and enthusiastic individual for the position of Library Assistant in the Children’s Services Department. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact
in the Barberton community while supporting the Library’s vision to enhance every chapter of life. A flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, will be required.
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We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays, voluntary health, dental, and life insurance benefits, an EAP, and retirement through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS). The Library supports
continuing education for all staff members.</div>
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<b>Job Responsibilities</b></div>
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The Children’s Library Assistant will provide excellent customer service to our valued patrons, including reference and reader’s advisory service to children, caregivers, and teachers; assist with developing Library programs and activities for children ages
0-11, both in the Library and through community outreach; instruct customers in the use of library equipment, software, and computers; assist in the creation of bulletin boards and promotional displays and participate in Library committees and projects as
needed.</div>
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<b>Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b></div>
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An associate degree in a related field with two or more years of related work experience is required, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. The successful candidate will possess the ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate
initiative and creativity, knowledge of youth materials in all formats, excellent customer service skills, and an understanding of library practices regarding confidentiality, privacy, and equal access.</div>
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<b>Application Process</b></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">This position is<b> </b>open until filled,<b>
</b>but candidates who apply by October 16, 2026 will receive first consideration. To apply, interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, and application, available at
</span><span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.barbertonlibrary.org/employment" id="anchor-f71aa486-19f1-c215-aee3-600e53c20041" title="https://www.barbertonlibrary.org/employment"><u>barbertonlibrary.org/employment</u></a></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">,
to employment@barbertonlibrary.org.</span></div>
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<b>About the Library</b></div>
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Since 1903, the Barberton Public Library has been an essential community asset. It is our mission to promote independent thought and community interaction by providing services and resources necessary for individuals to pursue educational, creative, personal,
and professional interests.</div>
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The Barberton Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Barberton Public Library</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">602 W. Park Avenue, Barberton, Ohio 44203</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">330-745-1194, 1429 |
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