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Indianpolis Marion County Publ; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant at the East 38th Street Branch in Indianapolis, IN. The role involves shelving, organizing and assisting patrons, with shifts including mornings, evenings and weekends.

The position is non-benefited and paid hourly, starting at $16.00 per hour for up to 19 hours per week. Typical duties include maintaining shelves, aiding patrons, and performing basic collection management. Scheduling may vary weekly.

Qualifications

• Some high school education is required.
• Frequent standing and physical activity (standing, lifting up to 20 pounds).
• Shifts may include mornings, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Sorts and shelves materials accurately and quickly.
• Maintains shelves in call number/alphabetical order (shelf reading).
• Organizes/sorts carts accurately.
• Places hold items on shelf for patrons.
• Reports status of collection and verifies materials with RFID scanner.
• Maintains all public areas utilized by patrons.
• Provides assistance to library patrons or staff as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

RFID scanner

Job description

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East 38th Street Branch, Indianapolis, IN, US

Hours: Up to 19 hours weekly; some evenings and weekends, Saturday availability preferred

Schedule: Will include morning and weekend hours, could vary from week to week based on branch need

Starting Hourly Rate: $16.00 per hour

Submission Deadline: November 2nd, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

What does the job look like?

• Sorts and shelves materials accurately and quickly. Blocks and shifts materials as needed.
• Maintains shelves in call number/alphabetical order (shelf reading).
• Organizes/sorts carts accurately.
• Places hold items on shelf for patrons.
• Reports status of collection in a timely manner. Responds to and remedies deficiencies in the collection. Verifies the status of materials with RFID scanner.
• Maintains all public areas utilized by patrons.
• Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills.
• Provides additional help where needed to library patrons or staff.
• Able to work the normally scheduled work time for this position.
• Able to cope with daily job-related stress.
• Some high school education is required.
• Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds, crouching, and bending. May occasionally have to lift more than 20 pounds.

This is a non-benefited position, paid hourly. A page may work day, evening, and/or weekend shifts up to 19 hours per week. The starting pay is $16.00 per hour. The Library proudly promotes from within as part of our commitment to employee development.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.