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Global Force

Administrative Assistant

Evansville, IN · On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

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Premier Electric, Inc.

Administrative Assistant

Evansville, IN · On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

Scan, copy, organize, and distribute documents * Assist with scheduling, emails, correspondence, and general clerical duties * Coordinate with project managers, estimators, accounting staff, and ...

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How much do weekend library assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend library assistant in Evansville, IN is $17.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weekend library assistant?

A Weekend Library Assistant supports library operations during weekends by helping patrons, organizing materials, and maintaining a welcoming environment. Duties typically include checking materials in and out, assisting with research inquiries, shelving books, and ensuring library policies are followed. This role requires strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and basic knowledge of library systems. It is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with the public and have a passion for books and learning.

What are the typical weekend responsibilities of a weekend library assistant?

As a Weekend Library Assistant, your daily tasks often include checking books in and out, assisting patrons in locating materials, re-shelving returned items, and maintaining an organized environment. You may also help with basic reference requests, set up displays, or assist with weekend programs or events. Since weekend shifts can see variable patron volumes, you’ll work both independently and in coordination with a small team to ensure smooth operations. This role offers hands-on experience in customer service and library procedures, making it a great stepping stone for future roles in library or information services.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend library assistant?

To thrive as a Weekend Library Assistant, you generally need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with library management software, digital cataloging systems, and basic office technology is often required. Excellent customer service, communication, and teamwork skills set top candidates apart. These abilities are crucial for ensuring a smooth library experience for patrons and maintaining efficient library operations, especially during busy weekends.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Library Assistant job openings in Evansville, IN as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $37,057 per year, or $17.8 per hour.

FT-Library Assistant at EVPL Central

Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library

Evansville, IN • On-site

$16.61/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

WORKING AT EVANSVILLE VANDERBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY

At Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library (EVPL), we cultivate curiosity by creating wonder, and we envision communities united through shared exploration and understanding.

Bring your whole self to work each day and be authentically you. You bring a unique perspective and life view to the work we do for and with our community. As an EVPL employee, you should feel supported and empowered to think forward and to problem solve with your colleagues. At EVPL your voice, your lived experiences, and YOU matter! Each individual adds to the team as a whole, and every role makes a difference in how we impact Evansville and Vanderburgh County.

FT Library Assistant at EVPL Central

Starting rate: $16.61/hour

Hours: Full-time 40 hours weekly

Must be available to work public service hours; which includes and occasional evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Full-time Employee Benefits

POSITION SUMMARY

The Library Assistant is a guide to patrons coming to the library for the first time, and every time after. The Library Assistant assists with wayfinding related to facilities, services, resources, equipment, and technologies in the library and actively promotes EVPL and its services, programs, resources, and experts.

The Library Assistant explains library policies, circulates library materials, and issues library cards using the integrated library system, assists with library technology or patron questions, shelves materials, and assists in creating materials displays and/or programming efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In cooperation with EVPL colleagues, the Library Assistant advances the library's mission, vision, strategic priorities, and brand. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Employ critical thinking skills and good judgment to find solutions and opportunities that improve patrons' library experience.
  • Propose, plan, design, and conduct activities, programs, events, and services under the mentorship of a Librarian, Manager, or Library designee.
  • Interact with library patrons, colleagues, and community members across multiple points of service in a library facility, designated outreach/engagement locations, online or via telephone in a manner that contributes to a delightful library experience.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a welcoming, safe, and secure environment.
  • Assist and educate patrons over the phone or in-person in technology relating to library or personal use including computers, internet, eBooks or eReaders, hardware, software, digital catalog, digital accounts, scanners, printers or other various software, and accessing materials via the internet.
  • Manage library accounts, including establishing and deactivating library cards and handling fines, fees, and related transactions.
  • May act as a Person in Charge, opening and/or closing the library and making appropriate decisions supported by EVPL policies, training, and procedures.
  • Effectively communicate and interpret policies and procedures to library patrons.
  • Support materials management by facilitating materials check out/in, hold requests, selection and deselection and locating and shelving of materials as assigned.
  • Participate in special projects, or other duties, as assigned.

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