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Employment

MRCPL looks for people who are passionate about the mission of our library and eager to serve our customers and the community.

Security Guards at the Library are part of our Security Team, interacting with customers daily, informing them of Library policies and monitoring what’s happening in and around the building.  There’s a lot of walking involved and quite a bit of computer usage, too.  We’re looking for someone who is open and friendly and is not afraid to talk to customers to help them understand and follow our policies. Read more here.  

Our Media Services Clerks love helping library customers and are excellent multitaskers, able to shift focus between many tasks throughout the day.  Media Services Clerks need strong customer service skills, sound judgment, common sense, and creative problem-solving skills.  We are looking for a strong communicator who is eager to connect with customers, helping them take advantage of the wide range of items available in the media department. This person will spend the day managing the flow of materials in and out of the department, meeting a wide variety of customer needs, and doing a few specialized tasks and projects that keep the collection looking great and easy to use.  Read more here.  

Our Circulation Clerks at the Main Library love greeting customers and connecting them with the materials and services they need.  We are looking for someone who is outgoing and friendly, who can actively listen to customers and help them check out their items in a quick and efficient manner.  You will spend most of your day checking materials in and out, answering phones and directing calls, issuing and updating library cards and promoting library services and programs to customers.  Strong communication skills as well as attention to detail are a must. Read more here.  

Our Branch Clerks love helping library customers and are excellent multitaskers, able to shift focus between many tasks throughout the day.  Branch Clerks need strong customer service skills, sound judgment, common sense, and creative problem-solving skills.  We are looking for a strong communicator with good computer skills.  You will spend the day managing the flow of materials in and out of the library building and meeting a wide variety of customer needs. Read more here.  

As a Cataloging Clerk you will spend your day working on the computer entering new library materials into our system. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented, has strong computer skills, enjoys being productive, and strives for a high level of accuracy in their work. The department is an open office environment where enthusiastic and productive coworkers are appreciated. This position works weekdays only, with some scheduling flexibility. Best of all, you will be among the first to see all of the new library materials. Read more here.  

Are you looking for a summer job and love the library?  We are looking for a temporary Collection Aide to help at our Lexington Branch during the summer.  As a Collection Aide, your primary focus will be on correctly shelving materials and pulling holds for customers.  You’ll help to prepare for and clean up after Summer Library Programs, too.  If this sounds like a fun summer job for you, read more here.  

Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws

The Library only considers applications received during the posting period for each vacancy. If you wish to be considered for a vacancy, you must submit an application during the posting period for that vacancy.

Why should you work at MRCPL?

Well, for starters, we think our team of employees is pretty great to work with and the Library is a fun place to be. But, if you need more reasons, here are a few:

  • Competitive wages
  • Clean, safe, and friendly team-working environment
  • Relaxed business casual dress code
  • Work schedules provided in advance and comp time
  • 12 paid holidays each year
  • Paid term life insurance
  • Paid time off (part-time staff) & paid sick and vacation time (full-time staff)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Ohio Public Employee Retirement
  • Voluntary supplemental benefits
  • Our hours are great!
  • MRCPL is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Volunteer Opportunities

We are committed to the development of volunteer positions that are satisfying to the individual and beneficial to the overall mission of the Library. Our success depends on the teamwork involving the coordinator, the volunteer, and the staff, working together in pursuit of a common goal. Find out more about becoming an MRCPL Volunteer here.Â