Overview

Thank you for your interest in the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library!  The Library is a terrific place to work.  Most of the people who work at the library are pages, circulation clerks and librarians.

Librarians

These positions are primarily full-time.  Librarians answer questions, locate materials for the school, work or personal interests of library users and present programs such as story times or book talks.  Depending on their degree, librarians may also be responsible for selecting materials for the library’s collection.

The majority of our librarians, classified as Librarian IIs, have graduate degrees from ALA-accredited library schools.

Librarian Is, a smaller segment of our librarian staff, are required to have a bachelor’s degree.  Experience working with the public, especially children, is desirable.

We continuously accept resumes from librarians who have the ALA-accredited library degree. 

We accept resumes for the Librarian I (bachelor’s degree) positions only when there are vacancies to fill.  On these occasions, we often advertise in local newspapers.

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Circulation Clerks

These positions may be part-time or full time.  Circulation clerks work directly with the public to handle tasks related to the circulation of library materials:  checking materials in and out, handling library card and overdue issues, etc.  This position requires direct customer service experience, computer experience and clerical skill, including a minimum, accurate keyboarding speed of 35 wpm. 

We accept applications for circulation clerks only when we have vacancies to fill.  On these occasions, we often advertise in local newspapers.

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Potential Circ Clerk Q&A

Are you available to work a variable schedule that includes day, evening AND weekend shifts?

Are you friendly, and quick with a smile?

Do you have direct customer service experience?

Do you have experience with problem-solving in a customer service position?

Have you operated a cash register or handled cash transactions?

Do you know how to operate a computer?

Are you proficient with word processing, spreadsheet or database software?

Can you accurately keyboard at least 35 wpm?

Have you worked as part of a team?

Are you prepared to spend a full shift, excluding scheduled breaks, serving patrons at the circulation desk?

Can you push or pull a cart loaded with library materials?

Can you add and remove materials from library shelves?

Can you alphabetize?

Can you put items in order numerically using decimal numbers?

Are you known for your attention to detail?

Are you organized?

Are you dependable?

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Pages

All of our pages are part-time employees.  They are responsible for sorting and shelving library materials, and maintaining accurate order of materials on shelves.  The ability to alphabetize and sort numerically is key.  The minimum age for application is 14, and a work permit is required for pages that are under 18.  Adult applicants must have a high school diploma or a GED to be considered. 

We accept applications for the page position continuously, and consider applications “active” if they are six months old or less.  We review applications only when there are vacancies to fill.

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Potential Page Q&A

Can you commit to a schedule of approximately 15 hours per week?

Are you prepared to spend a full shift, excluding scheduled breaks, standing or walking as you sort and shelve?

Can you push or pull a cart loaded with library materials?

Can you add and remove materials from library shelves?

Can you alphabetize?

Can you put items in order numerically using decimal numbers?

Are you known for your attention to detail?

Are you organized?

Are you dependable?

Volunteering is always encouraged.  Many pages working at TLCPL are former volunteens. You can find out more about volunteering at the library by reading the Volunteers section in About the Library of the homepage.

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If you have questions about a career in libraries, you are welcome to call Human Resources at 419.259.5257.  The Internet is also full of information.  The following sites are a good place to begin your library career research.  Good luck!

How to Become a Librarian

American Library Association

Kent State University School of Library & Information Science

University of Michigan School of Information

Wayne State University Library & Information Science Program

Occupational Outlook Handbook, “Librarians”

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Current Openings

The Library occasionally has other positions than those listed on this site.  Additional openings are advertised through local media.

Currently, we are accepting applications for Librarian II (ALA accredited graduate degree required) and Page positions.

Interested individuals should complete an employment application, available in the Human Resources Department at Main Library, 325 Michigan Street, Toledo.  Office hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.   

If you would like to speak with someone in Human Resources, please call 419.259.5257.