[OPLINLIST] Library Associate - Middletown, OH

Tue Sep 8 16:21:37 EDT 2026

Job Posting Update
Please note that the recently shared Library Associate employment opportunity is not currently open for applications.
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Hilary Cuvar (she/her/hers)
Human Resources Assistant
MidPointe Library System
125 S. Broad St.
Middletown, OH 45044
Office: 513.705.8516
hcuvar at MidPointeLibrary.org
www.midpointelibrary.org<http://www.midpointelibrary.org/>

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MidPointe Library - Library Associate- Full Time – Library On Wheels

We have a full-time opening for a customer-oriented individual who likes to be out and about in the community visiting schools & assisted living centers and participating in neighborhood community events and parades. To thrive in this environment, you need customer service, but you don't need library experience; we can teach you!

At MidPointe, our mission is to enrich our community through access and experiences. We do that by connecting a curious community to our services & strive to provide a positive learning experience.

Based out of Middletown, our Library On Wheels (LOW) provides library services outside of our buildings, such as on our bookmobile, providing our diverse community with excellent customer service by giving reading recommendations; providing computer assistance; creating library cards; assisting with check in & check out; and giving instruction on how to use the online card catalog, the Internet, and other digital devices & resources. They also process holds & reserves; look up materials; sort; shelve; pull holds; and use lists to pull materials.

MidPointe is located on the east side of Butler County, Ohio, in a vibrant, dynamic, diverse community that enjoys community support. Nestled between Cincinnati and Dayton, the area has a wide variety of schools, entertainment, dining experiences, sports, and cultural events. We have something for everyone!

To be successful you:

  *   Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  *   Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record & continuous insurability on the library's insurance. No CDL license needed.
  *   Must be comfortable to safely drive, ride & work in all library fleet vehicles, including the 30' bookmobile, as well as operate all controls on all of the vehicles.
  *   Must be friendly, approachable & provide a positive experience to patrons in a busy atmosphere.
  *   Must have excellent customer service, a strong service ethic, problem-solving skills & adapt rapidly to change.
  *   Must have computer experience that includes MS Office, the Internet & ideally the library catalog.
  *   Need to be able to make independent judgments, manage time, prioritize, handle confidential information & assist with vehicle maintenance.
  *   Must be able to choose materials for designated collections for all ages, using the online catalog, and preparing items for delivery.
  *   Must be able to effectively read (including cursive), write, speak & understand English with sufficient visual acuity to distinguish letters, words and numbers.
  *   Must be able to learn and carry out the responsibilities of the position.
  *   Regular & predictable physical attendance is required.

Hours:
40 hours per week including days, evenings, weekends & occasional holidays.

Salary:
The pay range is $17.00 – $24.70, and depends on job factors such as experience, education, job skills, languages spoken, and any certifications.

Benefits:
Full-time benefits include state retirement plan (OPERS); direct deposit; medical (HDHP with HSA or copay plan), dental, vision, life insurance, accrued vacation, sick & short-term disability; paid holidays and floating holidays; EAP, education assistance; attendance to workshops, conferences, webinars and more.

Physical Requirements:
 -Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate library equipment that will enable assurance of position requirements. When necessary, must shovel snow and empty trash.
-Must be able to regularly move up to 30 pounds of library materials up and down vehicle steps; move crates that could weigh up to 50 pounds when full on and off all library vehicles; and move book carts that, when full, could weigh up to 200+ pounds.
-Must be able to work indoors & outdoors and in areas that may contain cleaning odors, dust, or other possible allergens.
- Must have sufficient visual acuity, clarity of speech and hearing & respond effectively to alarms, traffic, etc.

Inquiries:
The full job description for this opening is available on our website  https://www.midpointelibrary.org/page/jobs.
Please only call the library if you need assistance in completing an application for the required online submission.

Apply:
Complete a required MidPointe Library System employment application found at: https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/6138957.jobs?ShowAllOpenings.

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