Part-Time Assistant Reference Librarian — Research

Argus Dental & Vision, Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Staff discounts at Basile History Shop

Reciprocal benefits at other cultural

Reciprocal benefits at other cultural

Job summary

Indiana Historical Society is seeking an Assistant Reference Librarian to support on-site researchers and manage reference inquiries. The role involves assisting with the William H. Smith Memorial Library, retrieving materials, and promoting IHS collections through blogs and displays.

The position is part-time with shifts Tue–Fri and two Saturdays monthly. Strong communication, research, and cataloging knowledge are essential, alongside proficiency with Microsoft Office and customer service

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 3 years’ experience working with historical collections.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for diverse audiences.
• General knowledge of cataloging practices and principles under Library of Congress Classification System.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day functionality support to the William H. Smith Memorial Library.
• Conduct basic historical research to answer reference inquiries.
• Retrieve and reshelve materials from the library’s closed stacks.
• Promote the IHS collections through blogs, displays and interactions with external stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication

Research skills

Cataloging knowledge

Task prioritization

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

3 years’ experience with historical collections

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Indiana Historical Society is seeking an Assistant Reference Librarian to support on-site researchers and manage reference inquiries. The role involves assisting with the William H. Smith Memorial Library, retrieving materials, and promoting IHS collections through blogs and displays.

The position is part-time with shifts Tue–Fri and two Saturdays monthly. Strong communication, research, and cataloging knowledge are essential, alongside proficiency with Microsoft Office and customer service