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CDPL is looking for a reliable, enthusiastic part-time Library Assistant to work in Youth Services. The person in this position assists library users to locate materials and use the department's computers, answers patron questions, shelves materials, assists with program preparation and displays, and generally keeps the area tidy and welcoming for our child and teen library users, their teachers, and caregivers.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree; at least one year's experience working with children; library or related experience desired; high degree of computer literacy with working knowledge of computers and mobile devices; eligible to obtain Librarian Certificate LC6 or higher

Schedule: 9-16 hours weekly, including daytime, evening, and weekend hours as necessary to accommodate service needs

Deadline to apply: Open until filled; applications received by June 29, 2026, will receive first consideration. No phone calls, please.

Crawfordsville District Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Crawfordsville District Public Library

Job Description

Job Title: Library Assistant I

Job Classification: Class 11

Branch/Department: Youth Services Department

Location: Crawfordsville District Public Library

Employment status: Part-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Summary: The Library Assistant I assists library users to locate materials and use the department's computers, answers patron questions, shelves materials, assists with program preparation and displays, and generally keeps the area tidy and welcoming for our child and teen library users, their teachers, and caregivers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists patrons with access to and use of the library collections
  • Assists patrons in the use of the library catalog and to locate materials on the shelves
  • Performs basic reader's advisory, including assisting to create thematic displays of collection items
  • Provides patrons with basic information on how to access the library's digital offerings
  • Assists with the selection, checkout, and return of the classroom book collections
• Provides programming for children, teens, and their families
  • Assists with preparations for programming
  • Assists to facilitate patron involvement in extended reading programs
  • Assists patrons to register for library programs and events
  • Assists to contact patrons for programming attendance confirmation/reminder
• Maintains collection shelving order and appearance of shelves
  • Sorts and shelves children's and young adult materials efficiently and accurately
  • Performs shelf reading and straightens items on shelves
• Assists patrons with other aspects of the library or community information
  • Assists and educates patrons in the use of the computers and mobile devices in the Youth Services Department
  • Provides patrons with directional information and community referrals
  • Assists patrons in the use of the photocopier
• Performs other tasks to assist with the smooth running of the department
  • Creates documents such as bibliographies, statistical reports, registration and attendance sheets
  • Performs opening and closing duties
  • Performs light copy machine, computer, and printer maintenance
  • Handles departmental problems in absence of senior staff
  • Observes and implements Library Board policies and procedures
  • Assists to change and maintain aesthetics and appearance in the Children's Room and Teen Area
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• One year or more of experience working with children
• Previous library or related experience preferred
• High degree of computer literacy with working knowledge of computers and mobile devices

Job Skills and Knowledge Requirements

• Ability to pleasantly and effectively communicate with patrons and staff by listening carefully and responding with clarity
• Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize
• Ability to alphabetize and organize in numerical order

• 
  Excellent communication skills, oral and written

• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of age appropriate reading materials
• Comfortable with computers and proficient in Microsoft Office suite; Google Workspace and Canva experience a plus
• Ability to maintain patience and a sense of humor while working with children, teens, and adults
• Exercises a professional level of telephone courtesy and etiquette

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  Ability to maintain an atmosphere conducive for job productivity

• Possesses a clear understanding of the Dewey Decimal System
• Fluency in a language other than English, particularly Spanish or American Sign Language, is a plus
• Cooperative spirit, reliability, enthusiasm, friendliness, energy, resourcefulness, initiative, tact, good judgment, and a sense of humor are essential

Special Necessary Requirement

• Employment contingent on acceptable results of a background check

Certification

• Ability to attain within three years of hire and maintain Library Certification LC6

Contact

• 
  Regular, daily contact with the public

• Regular, daily work with other department personnel
• Occasional work with personnel from other departments

• 
  Routine telephone contact with other library personnel and patrons

Supervision

• 
  Supervised by Youth Services Department Manager
• 
  No supervisory duties

Technical Competencies

• Conducts routine database and Internet searches
• Performs data entry and basic word processing
• Performs basic photocopier functions
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of how to install and use library apps
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of computers and mobile devices
• Performs basic tasks in publishing, presentation, and/or graphic design software
• Performs basic computer hardware assistance
• Provides basic computer software assistance

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely:

• Performs tasks that require the ability to walk, sit, talk and hear
• Uses hands to operate and use objects, tools and controls

• Performs bending, squatting, stooping, kneeling and reaching from floor level to 6 feet in height
• Performs routine lifting of materials weighing up to 30 pounds
• Performs routine lifting, pushing, and/or positioning of larger items, such as tables, chairs, book carts, and technology carts
• Performs uninterrupted standing and walking for lengthy periods

Schedule

• Typically works 9-16 hours weekly, including daytime, evening, and weekend hours as necessary to accommodate service needs
• Includes one or more evenings a week and two weekend rotations (two Saturdays and one Sunday) each month

Working Environment

• Primarily indoors with heating and cooling regulated in a general library environment.
• Participation in special library or community events may occur outdoors in a non-controlled environment
• Hazards are infrequent but may include: dust, mildew