Circulation Clerk PT (Northern Tier Regional Library)

Northern Tier Regional Library is looking for a friendly, helpful individual who enjoys working with the public and as a part of a team. Do you like books? Great! Even more importantly, do you like people? This job is all about meeting the needs of our community—checking out books, putting carts in order, helping people […]

Spotlight on Social Work Student Fellows 2025-2026, Part 1

katrina intro TK –Katrina Mink, BSW/MSW, Social Work in Libraries Program Coordinator Maddie Gonzalez, CLP – Hill District What was your educational and work background prior to your placement? I am currently a senior at the University of Pittsburgh working towards a bachelors in Social Work. I also worked in customer service, as a swim […]

Director (Rostraver Public Library)

The Rostraver Public Library located in Westmoreland County, PA, is a member of the Westmoreland County Federated Library System.  The library serves a population of 17,723 and has one branch.  The library is open 46 hours per week; the branch 20.  The library has a physical collection size of 25,000+ items and offers access to […]

Books & Beyond: Book Vending Machines in Allegheny County

The Allegheny County Library Association launched its first book vending machine at the Allegheny County Jail in June. The initiative strives to provide all kids with access to books, including those that might be in a tough situation. Since then, the organization has added book vending machines in other locations that might be difficult or challenging spaces for […]