Assistant Librarian: Curiosity and Programs Lead

EVANSVILLE VANDERBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library (EVPL) is seeking an Assistant Librarian to guide patrons in accessing materials, resources, and programs. You will help with checkouts, reader services, and technology assistance while bridging gaps between patrons and library services.

The role emphasizes customer-focused service, program support, and community engagement, with evenings and weekend hours on occasion. A 4-year degree and strong communication are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related or applicable field.
• 2+ years’ experience working in direct customer service.
• 1+ years’ experience with computer hardware and software systems (printers, digital catalogs, eReaders, etc.).
• Enthusiasm for reading, listening, viewing, and learning.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, as well as Google Suite products.
• Must obtain and maintain Indiana State Library professional librarian accreditation, which includes at minimum 3 Library Science courses.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Propose, plan, design, and conduct activities, programs, events, and services.
• Interact with library patrons, colleagues, and community members across multiple points of service in a library facility, designated outreach/engagement locations, online or via telephone in a manner that contributes to a delightful library experience.
• Assist with wayfinding related to facilities, services, resources, equipment, and technologies in the library and around the city and/or county.
• Assist and educate patrons over the phone or in-person in technology relating to library or personal use including computers, internet, eBooks or eReaders, hardware, software, digital catalog, digital accounts, scanners, printers or other various software, and accessing materials via the internet.
• Actively promote EVPL, its services, programs, resources, and experts to library patrons and in the community.
• Manage library accounts, including establishing and deactivating library cards, handling fines and fees, and other related transactions.
• Effectively communicate and interpret policies and procedures to library patrons.
• Support materials management by facilitating materials check out/in, hold requests, selection and deselection, and locating and shelving of materials as assigned.
• Participate in special projects, or other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Reading enthusiasm

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Printers

Digital catalogs

eReaders

Computers

Job description

Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library (EVPL) is seeking an Assistant Librarian to guide patrons in accessing materials, resources, and programs. You will help with checkouts, reader services, and technology assistance while bridging gaps between patrons and library services.

The role emphasizes customer-focused service, program support, and community engagement, with evenings and weekend hours on occasion. A 4-year degree and strong communication are required.