Our team opens gateways to opportunities that enrich lives! Our well-trained, friendly staff work in 6 locations throughout Adams County. ACLS offers part-time as well as career positions.
Applicants must be able to obtain PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check, and Federal Criminal History Record, through FBI Fingerprinting.
The Adams County Library System (ACLS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. The ACLS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the ACLS are based on organization needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. The ACLS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and encourages applicants of all ages.
Career Opportunities
Two Seasonal Public Services Assistant Positions
140 Baltimore Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
United States
The Adams County Library System has two Seasonal Public Services Assistant opportunities available:
Harbaugh-Thomas Public Library in Biglerville
Monday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Wednesday: 9:30am – 1:30pm
Thursday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Friday: 9:30am – 1:30pm
Jean Barnett Trone Memorial Library in East Berlin
Tuesday: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Thursday: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Friday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
The Seasonal Public Services Assistant is a front-line customer service position. Ability to learn and assist customers in traditional library service as well as modern technology-based library service is essential. Sound independent judgment is required.
The successful candidate must have computer/technology skills to adequately utilize library software, Microsoft Office applications and electronic information sources.
Physical requirements: Position requires ability to carry/lift bags of library materials up to 40 pounds and manipulate loaded book carts weighing up to 300 pounds over carpeted floors.
Minimum Education: High school diploma or GED required. Library experience preferred. Bilingual/Spanish preferred.
Applicant must be able to obtain Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check and an FBI Criminal Background Check.
This position pays at $13.50 per hour and is anticipated from June 2nd through August 1st. Schedule is anticipated to be 20 hours per week at the schedules listed above. Schedule of work hours is subject to change. These positions are subject to system-wide reassignment.
Applicants should indicate the location they are applying for with their application. Please send your cover letter and resume to: hr@adamslibrary.org by May 1, 2025 for full consideration.
Full-Time Public Services Assistant
122 North Peter Street
New Oxford, PA 17350
United States
The Adams County Library System has the following employment opportunity:
The Public Services Assistant is a front-line customer service position. Ability to learn and assist customers in traditional library service as well as modern technology-based library service is essential. Sound independent judgment is required.
This position requires working at two locations: the Harbaugh-Thomas Library in Biglerville and the New Oxford Library. Experience and/or interest in planning and leading children’s programs is preferred. Library experience preferred.
The successful candidate must have computer/technology skills to adequately utilize library software, Microsoft Office applications and electronic information sources.
Physical requirements: Position requires ability to carry/lift bags of library materials up to 40 pounds and manipulate loaded book carts weighing up to 300 pounds over carpeted floors.
Minimum Education: High school diploma or GED required. Bilingual/Spanish preferred.
Applicant must be able to obtain Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check and an FBI Criminal Background Check.
This position starts at $13.50 per hour. Adams County Library System also offers an attractive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401k, and more. Schedule is anticipated to be 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Schedule of work hours is subject to change. This position is subject to system-wide reassignment.
Please send your cover letter and resume to: hr@adamslibrary.org by April 27, 2025 for full consideration.