Public services associate ii (full-time/juvenile focus)

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Location

onsite, Indpls, Indiana, United States

Salary

$38k/yr

Commitment

Full Time

Level

Junior (<2 years)

Required skills

Patron AssistanceReference AssistanceResearchLibrary Materials ManagementProgramming and PresentationsComputer InstructionTechnical TroubleshootingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelInternet BrowsingCollection ManagementCataloging and ShelvingDisplay and Promotional MaterialsRecordkeeping and StatisticsCommunity Resource ReferralsBilingual Communication

Job Description

Position Details

  • 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: November 3rd, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Please apply online at www.indypl.org. Candidates will be updated on their status via email, please no phone inquiries.

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?

We offer our employees a robust compensation package! Our comprehensive benefits include: 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, and a Library paid pension plan. The Library proudly promotes from within as part of a strong commitment to providing career growth...

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

Ready to join the team?

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