Library Assistant II (Part-time)

Indypl; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Long term disability (company-paid)

Pension plan

11 paid holidays

PTO & dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Indypl is seeking a Library Assistant II for the College Avenue Branch in Indianapolis, IN. This regular part-time role offers 24 hours per week with a schedule that includes day, evening, and weekend shifts, including Sundays.

The starting hourly rate is $18.00, with non-exempt status. The successful candidate will have customer-facing experience, library knowledge (preferred), and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Experience working with customers face to face.
• Library experience preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Be available to work day, evening, and weekend hours including Sundays.
• Be able to work well in a team setting.
• Be able to navigate basic computer functions, including Microsoft Word, Excel, internet browsing, and be able to learn Library’s computer systems with simple training.
• Bilingual (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Checks-out and renews materials for patrons and assists with questions regarding library policies, procedures and services.
• Assists patrons with finding library materials and placing requests; provides quick reference and refers in-depth questions to Librarians on duty.
• Assists in collection management activities including shelving, weeding, and sorting materials.
• Evaluates items for circulation and handles damage letters, holds, and RFID tagging.
• Assists patrons with library card applications.
• Records and reports stats related to study room use and helps with scheduling and reserving rooms.
• Learns and stays current on library software including e-resources.
• Performs cash handling and prepares deposits, and accepts payments for fees.
• Instructs patrons on computers, printers, copying; answers telephone inquiries.
• Able to multitask in a fast-moving atmosphere.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Internet browsing

Library systems

Job description

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Library Assistant II (Part-time)

Regular Part-Time 2002 - College Avenue Branch, Indianapolis, IN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3341

Position Details
Title: Library Assistant II
Location: College Branch
Hours: Part-time (24 hours / week)
Schedule: May vary, but will include day, evening, and weekend hours; including mandatory occasional Sundays
Starting Hourly Rate:$18.00
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Submission Deadline: September 2, 2026 at 11:59 pm .

A successful candidate will…

• Have previous experience working with customers face to face.
• Have previous library experience, either via past job or volunteering (preferred but not required).
• Have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Be available to work day, evening, and weekend hours - including Sundays as assigned.
• Be able to work well in a team setting.
• Be able to navigate basic computer functions, including Microsoft Word, Excel, internet browsing, and be able to learn Library’s computer systems with simple training.
• Be bilingual (preferred but not required).

What does the job look like?

• Checks-out and renews materials to patrons. Assists patrons with questions regarding library policies, procedures and services, analyzing and making decisions regarding patron problems, using good and appropriate judgment.
• Assists patrons with finding library materials, recommending titles, locating library materials at other branches and placing requests. Provides preliminary quick or ready reference assistance and refers in-depth research to Librarians on duty. Helps with summer reading desk.
• Assists in collection management activities including general maintenance, sorting/shelving materials, weeding, reading shelves and moving materials as needed.
• Evaluates items for circulation and fixes/deletes/sends items to proper department for thorough investigation. Sends damage letter to patrons and contacts patrons for missing/mismatched items.
• Processes all outgoing and incoming materials in a timely manner. Checks items for damage and fixes/cleans material if possible. Processes and shelves holds. Checks items for RFID tags.
• Assists patrons with library card applications.
• Records and reports stats related to study room use; assists patrons with scheduling, reserving, and opening study rooms.
• Learns and stays current on changing software including e-resources.
• Prepares cash drawer and identifies reasons for overages and shortages. Prepares and delivers the bank deposit.
• Accepts payments for overdue, lost and damaged materials, along with faxing, printing, copying services. Sets up payment plans as needed.
• Instructs patrons and assists with computers, faxing, printing, copying and scanning.
• Answers telephone inquiries.
• Able to multitask while assisting patrons in a fast-moving atmosphere.
• Able to work the normally scheduled work time for this position.
• Able to cope with daily job-related stress and challenges.

We offer our employees a robust compensation package! Our comprehensive benefits include: 100% company-paid long term disability, low rates on group life coverage, a Library paid pension plan, 11 paid holidays each year, and generous amounts of PTO. Part-Time employees qualify for dental insurance, vision insurance.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and may perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.