Public Services Associate II; Part-time
Listed on 2026-06-15
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Education / Teaching
Library, Education Administration
Location: Indianapolis
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Public Services Associate II (Part-time)Regular Part-Time 2017 - Southport Branch, Indianapolis, IN, US
4 days ago Requisition
- Title: Public Services Associate II
- Location: Southport Branch
- Hours: Part-Time (20 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 at 11:59 pm.
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Candidates will be updated on their status via email, please no phone inquiries.
- 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).
- 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, Collection
HQ 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.
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, a Library paid pension plan, and generous amounts of paid time off. The Library proudly promotes from within as part of a strong commitment to providing career growth opportunities for employees of all levels.
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.
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