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

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: October 29th, 2026

at 11:59 pm.

Please apply online at

. 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.