Public Services Associate II- Floater, West Region

Position Details

Title:

Public Services Associate II Floater - West Region

Location:

Float amongst West Region IndyPL Branch locations

Hours:

Full-Time (40 Hours per week)

Schedule:

May vary, but will include day, evening, & weekend hours; including occasion mandatory Sundays. Weekend shifts are not overtime. They are part of the regularly scheduled work week.

Starting Hourly Rate: $18.70

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Submission Deadline: June 18, 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...

• Have an Associate's degree or Library Technical Assistant Degree
• Indiana State Librarian Certificate 5 - Professional Assistant; or working towards certification
• Have the ability to work in multiple locations throughout the Indy PL system.
• 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.
• Provides circulation services to patrons.
• 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.

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, a fully funded, Library paid pension plan and 11 paid holidays each year. The Library proudly promotes from within as part of a strong commitment to providing career growth opportunities for employees of all levels.