Employment at OCPL

Welcome!

We are glad that you are considering a career with the Onondaga County Public Libraries.  We welcome talented, creative and enthusiastic professionals who have a strong passion for customer service to join our team. OCPL employees are dedicated professionals who are committed to the principles and the mission of the library. 

NOTE: Full-Time Positions

Most of our full-time positions are subject to the civil service examination process that is administered by the Onondaga County Personnel Department.

• Exam announcements, job postings, job specifications, and applications available on the Onondaga County Personnel Department site.
• We offer competitive salary and fringe benefits to our full-time employees

 Onondaga County Application for Open Competitive Exam - Form P-200 rev 09/2019 [PDF]

Exam Announcements

• Register for Exam Announcements
• Current Announcements - Library & Other County Departments 

Current Openings at Central and Branch Libraries

• Part-Time Library Clerk I - Beauchamp Branch
• Library Clerk II - Betts Branch
• Library Assistant for Technology & Digital Initiatives - Soule Branch

Current Openings at Suburban Libraries

• Young Adult & Community Outreach Services Librarian - Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville
• Library Clerk - Fayetteville Free Library
• Youth Services Librarian - Onondaga Free Library

NOTE: Part-Time Positions

We accept applications and/or resumes on an ongoing basis and keep them for six (6) months for any upcoming vacancies. These positions are not subject to the competitive civil service process. Due to the volume of resumes we receive, we will not be able to answer any inquiry on the status of your application. Below is the list of part-time titles in the library for which we accept applications on an ongoing basis. Please note, we do not necessarily have openings in the below listed positions, we simply accept applications for these positions continuously. Send applications and resumes to rbattelle@onlib.org

Position Titles & Descriptions

• Custodian I
• Librarian Assistant
• Librarian (regular part-time or substitute librarian)
• Library Clerk I
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Volunteer Opportunities at OCPL

OCPL is committed to serving the needs of the diverse people of Onondaga County and to fulfilling our mission of making a positive difference in every life we touch by putting the power of ideas and information to work for all. OCPL volunteers are unpaid positions, and we encourage community-minded people to serve as volunteers. 

Volunteer Application

Please return the volunteer application to:

Onondaga County Public Libraries
447 S. Salina St. 
Syracuse, NY 13202