Public Services Librarian (FT/Juvenile)
About The Position
The Public Services Librarian, with a juvenile focus, serves patrons at the Fort Benjamin Harrison Branch. The role provides in-depth research and resource recommendations, helps patrons use library materials, technology and online resources, and supports collection development and promotion. The librarian plans, delivers and evaluates community services and programs, builds partnerships and promotes library services through outreach and communications. The role also assists patrons with job searches, resumes, government and legal resources, and social-services referrals; supports circulation and clerical functions; and provides staff training and guidance as needed. Other duties may be assigned. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week. The schedule may vary and includes a combination of day, evening and/or weekend hours, including occasional Sundays. The starting annual salary is $45,760. Candidates must apply online by November 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Library Science.
- Indiana State Librarian Certificate 3 – Professional Assistant, or qualification to receive it soon after hire.
- Intermediate-level computer skills.
- Ability to work nights and weekends as scheduled.
Nice To Haves
- Juvenile library reference and/or customer service experience.
- Bilingual ability.
Responsibilities
- Research and recommend print and electronic resources and materials; place requests, search shelves, and refer patrons to other libraries or community resources.
- Assist patrons with special collections, resources and services available specifically at Central Library, if applicable.
- Recommend resources and instruct and assist patrons in using the online catalog, print and electronic sources, computers, equipment, the internet, library resources on computers and mobile devices, and printing services.
- Evaluate materials for condition and usefulness, recommend new materials, and create and organize displays promoting library resources.
- Develop plans for community services and programs, schedule and deliver them, and evaluate them using participant feedback; implement programming, including computer instruction.
- Initiate partnerships to develop, implement and administer system-wide community outreach programs and events.
- Promote library use and services through displays, presentations, community events, communications and publicity distribution.
- Help patrons conduct online job searches, write resumes and cover letters, and locate online legal forms, tax documents and government websites related to immigration, unemployment and SNAP.
- Assist with collecting and analyzing data on library use, services, trends and community resources.
- Inform patrons of library policies and procedures, observe patron activity, and address violations of the library behavior policy.
- Stay current on library print and electronic resources and popular computer applications.
- Process circulation and/or collection reports; create lists, provide reader’s advisory and post comments in Bibliocommons.
- Complete interlibrary loan functions upon request.
- Provide social-services resources and referrals to patrons in need.
- Perform clerical and technical support tasks, including checking materials in and out, processing holds and reserves, assisting with library card applications, and accepting payment for fines and services.
- Provide training and guidance to staff on appropriate resources and their use, as needed.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance coverage.
- Dental insurance coverage.
- Vision insurance coverage.
- 100% company-paid long-term disability.
- Employer-paid basic group life insurance.
- Library-paid pension plan.
- Generous amounts of paid time off.
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Job Type
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