Public Services Associate II/Juvenile Focus
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Education / Teaching
Library
Location: Indianapolis
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Public Services Associate II (Full-time/Juvenile Focus)Regular Full-Time 2024 - Info Zone, Indianapolis, IN, US
2 days ago Requisition
The Indianapolis Public Library
Position Details
- Title:Public Services Associate II (Juvenlie Focus)
- Location:Info Zone at the Children's Museum
- Hours: Full-Time
- 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 15 , 2026 at 11:59 pm . 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
- 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, a Library paid pension plan, 11 paid holidays each year, and generous amounts of PTO. 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 may perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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