Public Services Associate II (Full-time/Juvenile Focus)

Indianpolis Marion County Publ; Indianapolis (IN); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid long term disability

Employer-paid basic life insurance

Generous PTO

11 paid holidays

Library-paid pension

Zusammenfassung

Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library is seeking a Public Services Associate II to focus on Juvenile services at the Kid & Teen Central branch. This full-time role (40 hours/week) requires day, evening, and weekend availability, including at least six Sundays per year, with a starting hourly rate of $18.70.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate's or Library Tech Assistant degree and Indiana Librarian Certificate 5 (or are pursuing certification), plus at least one year of experience.

Qualifikationen

• Requires an Associate's or Library Technical Assistant Degree or equivalent.
• Indiana State Librarian Certificate 5 or working towards certification.
• Minimum one year library-related experience.
• Willingness to work day, evening, and weekend hours including Sundays.

Aufgaben

• Assist patrons with library services, locate materials, and refer to librarians as needed.
• Provide quick and in-depth reference assistance and research.
• Teach patrons to use computers, IndyPL site, and digital resources; troubleshoot issues.
• Develop and present programming within the branch and community.
• Support collection management, shelving, and displays; track statistics.

Kenntnisse

One year of experience

Availability for day/evening/weekend

Microsoft Word

Excel

Internet browsing

Ausbildung

Associate's or Library Technical Assistant Degree

Indiana State Librarian Certificate 5 - Professional Assistant; or working towards certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Internet browser

Jobbeschreibung

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Public Services Associate II (Full-time/Juvenile Focus)

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3361

• Title: Public Services Associate II (Juvenile)
• Location: Kid & Teen Central @ Central Library
• Hours: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
• Schedule: Varies, but will include day, evenings, and weekend hours, including at least 6 Sundays per year
• Starting Hourly Rate: $18.70
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Submission Deadline: October 29th, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

A successful candidate will…

• Associate's or Library Technical Assistant Degree
• Indiana State Librarian Certificate 5 - Professional Assistant; or working towards certification
• Have one year of experience
• Be available to work day, evening, and weekend hours - including at least 6 Sundays per year.
• Be able to navigate basic computer functions, including Microsoft Word, Excel, internet browsing.
• Be bilingual (preferred but not required).

What does the job look like?

• Assists patrons with various library services, including finding library materials, recommending titles, locating library materials at other branches, placing requests and referring to other community resources.
• Provides quick reference and in-depth reference assistance and research to patrons, referring certain subject-specific reference questions to Librarians assigned to those collections.
• Provides assistance and instruction to patrons in using computers, IndyPL website, downloadable services, databases, online catalog, printers and other equipment. Troubleshoots a wide variety of technical issues with computers, mobile devices, digital services and other office equipment.
• Develops, promotes, and presents programming both within the branch and in the community served.
• Assists with collection management activities including wanding, CollectionHQ reports, weeding and general maintenance as assigned. Sorts and shelves materials as needed. Evaluates materials for condition and usefulness and discards accordingly.
• Creates and maintains displays and promotional materials as needed.
• Records and reports statistics related to tasks including reference assistance, use of materials, program attendance and community contacts.
• Informs patrons of library policies and procedures; observes patron activity.
• Creates monthly and quarterly book reviews and lists for Bibliocommons.
• Able to work the normally scheduled work time for this position.
• Able to cope with daily job-related stress.
  

What's In It for You?

• medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
• 100% company-paid long term disability
• employer paid basic group life insurance
• generous amounts of PTO
• 11 paid holidays per year
• a Library paid pension plan

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We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.