Library Assistant III

Position Details 
Title: Library Assistant III
Location: Warren Branch
Hours: Full Time (40 hours/ week)
Schedule: may vary, but will include day, evening, and weekend hours; including mandatory occasional Sundays
Starting Hourly Rate: $18.50
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Submission Deadline: June 2nd, 2026 at 11:59 pm

A successful candidate will… 

• Four years of high school or equivalency
• One to three years of experience
• Proficient with technology and computer basics, use of the internet, Microsoft Office programs, and computer equipment
• Knowledge of Apple and Android operating systems is preferred
• Valid Driver’s License
•  Be bilingual (preferred but not required).  

What does the job look like?   

• Assists the Manager by communicating pertinent information regarding staff performance and/or workflow issues. Assists and guides other clerical staff training regarding departmental and library policies and procedures.
• Assists patrons with finding library materials, recommending titles, locating library materials at other branches and placing requests. Provides preliminary, quick reference assistance and refers in-depth research requests to the Librarians on duty. 
• Assists in collection management activities including general maintenance, sorting and shelving materials, reading shelves and moving materials as needed.  Checks items daily to ensure they have RFID tags. 
• Contacts patrons with missing or mismatched items and sends damaged materials letters. 
• Maintains and prepares the Public Library Access Card database as required by the Indiana State Library, including processing all public library access cards sold by the system. 
• Records and reports statistics related to study room use by the public; assists patrons by making requested study room reservations.
• Analyzes and makes decisions regarding patron problems, makes appropriate judgment, and handles overall supervision of the clerical staff in the absence of the Central Services Manager or Circulation Supervisor; assists patrons with questions about library policies, procedures and services. 
• Accepts and processes all outgoing and incoming materials.
• Assists patrons with library card applications. Assists with sending faxes for patrons. Enters Desk Tracker stats. 
• Prepares cash drawer; prepares and delivers bank deposit.
• Accepts payment for overdue, lost and damaged materials, as well as for printing, copying, faxes and other computer services. 
• Able to work the normally scheduled work time for this position.
• Able to cope with daily job-related stress.
• Checks completed library card applications for accuracy, making corrections as needed.
• Orders supplies. Processes mail.
• Assists at Reference Desk as needed. Assists patrons with copiers, printers and computers. 
• Reserves small study room for patrons. 
• Attends training and information meetings as directed. Participates on special committees and assists with research and/or training for special projects. 
• Attends community events to promote the library.
• Assists with displays and/or promotional materials.
• Directs volunteer activities, as needed.
• Serves as person-in-charge, as needed.
• Performs other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  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, 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.