# Substitute Positions - Adult & Youth Services

> Greene County Public Library · Xenia, United States · Part-time · Posted 2026-05-13

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Xenia Community Library

## Description

**Job Title:** Associate Substitute

**Starting Hourly Rate:** $19.37

**Location / Department:** Xenia Library / Adult & Youth Services

**Hours:** Hours vary and as needed. May include days, evenings, and weekends

### Job Objective

To provide information services to adult and youth using print and electronic sources.

## Requirements

### Essential Job Functions

-   Answers reference and reader's advisory questions from the public and conducts necessary research in various media, including electronic and Internet sources.
-   Instructs and aids library users in use of library and of reference tools; provides both one-to-one assistance and group presentations.
-   Troubleshoots all electronic resources and equipment in the department.
-   May assist with special programs.
-   May assist with weeding and/or collection development as needed.
-   The supervisor may require other related duties. These duties are nonessential functions of this position.

-   Keeps abreast of information by regularly reading email, meeting minutes and staff website.

-   Performs tasks of lower level classifications as necessary.

### Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

-   Ability to provide knowledgeable customer service to assist all library patrons in a timely manner; show tact and courtesy in relations with the public and other staff members.

-   Ability to communicate clearly and read printed and on-screen information.
-   Proven computers skills and ability to input information into an automated system.
-   Ability to multi-task, work in a fast paced environment and handle difficult situations.
-   Ability to handle routine problems under the guidance of supervisor and keep supervisor informed of departmental needs and concerns.

### Qualifications

-   Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited school or Bachelors degree from an accredited college required.
-   1-3 years of Library and/or Customer Service experience strongly preferred.
-   Experience with reference service, including electronic retrieval preferred.

### Environmental Conditions

-   Work is performed in an office-like setting, but with need for considerable mobility: light lifting, bending, stooping, stretching, and sitting at a variety of desks and service points.
-   Employee may be scheduled to work evening and weekend hours, including Sundays; schedules may be altered depending on the needs of the library.

## Apply

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