Employment Opportunities
The Fort Scott Public Library thanks you for your interest in a career at the Library. If there are any currently open positions, they will be listed below.
You may submit an application at any time by submitting an employment application using the online form below. The application is five pages long. On each page you will have the opportunity to save your work and have a link sent to your email address where within 30 days you may continue where you left off.
Open Positions

Part-Time Library Assistant
Fort Scott Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to join our team. This is a 20-hour-per-week position that includes some evening and weekend shifts, including Saturdays. The pay starts at $9.00 per hour, and benefits include sick leave, vacation, and personal time off.
What you’ll do:
- Shelving and organizing books and other library materials using the Dewey Decimal system.
- Assisting patrons and other staff with various tasks at the circulation desk, over the phone, and with library programs.
- Managing library resources, including weeding books, emptying the book drop, and helping to create publicity materials.
- Maintaining the library’s physical space, which includes some cleaning duties.
What we’re looking for:
- A high school graduate with a strong sense of integrity and excellent organizational skills.
- Someone with the ability to learn the Dewey Decimal system and various computer applications and databases.
- A person who can work independently, prioritize tasks, and lift up to 30 lbs.
- Someone who is respectful and considerate of all library patrons, staff, and community members.
If you’re a detail-oriented person with a love for books and helping people, we encourage you to apply. You will report directly to the Library Director.
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There are no full-time positions available at this time.
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Fort Scott Public Library
201 S National Ave
Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 223-2882
Hours
Mon - Fri | 9:00a-6:00p |
Saturday | 9:00a-2:00p |
Sunday | Closed |
Public computers shut down 15 min. before closing. Laptop computers must be checked in at the desk at least 1 hour before closing.
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