The Sullivan County Public Library Board of Trustees is searching for a visionary individual to be the next Director. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic individual who can build upon a strategic plan and continue to develop this county-wide library system, as well as work with a passionate and enthusiastic staff to administer the day-to-day functions of a collaborative public library. SCPL is a multi-faceted library system – with one main library, five branches, and one history museum – that serves a county of nearly 21,000 residents. With a $1.9 million annual budget, a Friends of the Library group, and a host of community partners, SCPL is primed to continue making a lasting impact on its residents and stakeholders.

This is a full-time, 35 hour/week exempt position with a substantial benefits package. The Board is excited to be looking for a new leader who can provide excellent community relations, develop staff connections, and cultivate a professional work ethic in a library setting. To view the job description and apply, please follow the link to the SCPL website or Indeed, including a resume, letter of interest, and three references. Applications may also be sent to: Aaron Greve, SCPL Board of Trustees President, grevea67@yahoo.com or to the Sullivan County Public Library – 100 South Crowder Street, Sullivan, IN 47882 Attn: Aaron Greve.

Qualifications and Specifications:

• LC 2
• Experience in fiscal oversight of an annual budget, and the ability to advocate for public library support
• Experience collaborating and partnering with the Board, community partners, local businesses, and other key stakeholders
• Experience leading change and organizational growth
• Experience implementing policies and upholding library principles to ensure free, equitable, and confidential access to information for every member of the community

Pay Range: $20-$35 per hour

Benefits: PTO; PERF; Health, Dental, and Life Insurance; Paid Holidays

Work Schedule: 35 hours/week, exempt

Our Technical Services department at the Elkhart Public Library is looking for a full-time acquisitions clerk. Our department has 8 of us and you’ll be working at the downtown branch. You will be spending about 30 hours helping with acquisitions: ordering, receiving, invoicing, standing orders, and bindery. The other 10 will be spent processing materials to be circulated and mending materials.

Full time (40 hours) – Salary range $15.67 – $20.38 hourly with benefits (see our electronic

Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent required with prior library experience preferred.

Visit the link for more details and to submit your application!

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Public Services Librarian (FT/Juvenile)
Position Details
• Title: Public Services Librarian- Juvenile Focus
• Location: Martindale Brightwood
• Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Schedule: May vary, but will include a combination of day, evening and/or weekend hours
(including occasional Sundays)
• Starting Annual Salary: $45,760
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Submission Deadline: October 27, 2024 at 11:59 pm.
Candidates must apply online at https://www.indypl.org/work-at-the-library to be considered.
Candidates will be updated on their status via email.

A successful candidate will…

· Have a Master’s degree in Library Science.

· Have Indiana State Librarian Certificate 3 – Professional Assistant, or be qualified to receive
it soon after hire.

· Have intermediate level computer skills.

· Have adult Library reference and/or customer service experience (preferred).

· Have the ability to work nights and weekends as scheduled.
· Be bilingual (preferred).

What does the job look like?
• Provides in-depth research and recommendation of resources and materials to patrons such as
recommending print or electronic sources or titles, placing material requests, searching shelves,
and referring to other libraries or community sources. Assists patrons with special collections,
resources and services found specifically at Central Library, if applicable.
• Makes appropriate recommendations and provides instruction and technical assistance to patrons
in using online catalog, print and electronic sources to access information, and in using computers
and other equipment, including general internet help and accessing library resources through
computers and mobile devices. Assists with printing.
• Evaluates materials for condition and usefulness and discards accordingly; recommends new
materials; creates and organizes displays to promote library resources.
• Develops plans for services and programs for the community served; schedules, delivers,
evaluates with feedback of participants. Implements programming including computer instruction.
• Initiates partnerships that lead to the development, implementation, and administration of
system-wide community outreach programs and events.
• Promotes library use and services through displays, presentations, participation in community
events, communications and publicity distribution.
• Assists patrons with performing online job searches, writing resumes and cover letters and
locating online legal forms, tax documents, and government websites, for immigration, unemployment
and SNAP.
• Assists in collection and analysis of data on library use, services, trends and community
resources.

Public Services Librarian (FT/Juvenile)
• Informs patrons of library policies and procedures, observes patron activity, and addresses
violations of the library behavior policy.
• Stays current on print and electronic resources offered by the library and popular computer
applications.
• Processes circulation and/or collection reports.
• Creates lists, provides reader’s advisory and posts comments in Bibliocommons.
• Upon request, completes interlibrary loan functions.
• Provides social services resources and referrals to patrons in need (homeless, mentally ill,
etc.)
• Provides a variety of clerical and/or technical tasks in support of assigned function, including
checking in and out material in a timely manner, processing holds and reserves, assisting patrons
with library card applications and accepting payment for library fines and services.
• Provides training and guidance to staff on appropriate resources and their use, as
needed.

• Other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position.
The list of essential functions does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in
this position.

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, and low rates on group life coverage, a Library paid pension plan, and generous amounts
of PTO.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

Starting annual pay is $40,560 – $43,680 commensurate with relevant work experience, skills and education

It’s the perfect time to be a Youth Librarian at the Tippecanoe County Public Library!  Are you creative, have the energy to match our community youth, and love to engage with children and young adult readers on the journey of lifelong learning? If yes, we would love to hear from you!  We have three openings. Lead the youth programming and services at our Wea Prairie branch library, Wyandotte branch library or Klondike branch library and carry out a shared desire to make a difference in the lives of children. Responsibilities include: customer service, reader’s advisory, reference, circulation services and acting as person in charge of the branch when scheduled. Public library experience preferred.

We are seeking team players who have an interest in:

• constructing creative and fun programming for youth and their caregivers
• organizing, planning, and problem solving
• establishing and maintaining long lasting and effective working relationships with children and young adults
• needs and abilities of children for positive interactions
• collaborative programming and services with local schools and other non-profits

Requirements:

Master’s Degree in Library Science from ALA accredited library

Ability to obtain within 6 months: Indiana Librarian LC5 certification

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting annual pay is $40,560 – $43,680 commensurate with relevant work experience, skills and education

Excellent benefits package – Cigna High Deductible or PPO effective date of hire. TCPL pays majority of employee only health insurance premium.

Health Savings Account (TCPL contributes $1000 annual)/Flexible Spending Account (TCPL contributes $200 annual)

Life Insurance and AD&D effective date of hire (100% TCPL funded)

Long Term Disability after one year (100% TCPL funded)

Voluntary Benefits – Principal Dental and AFLAC

Paid Leave benefits (annual):

• Four weeks vacation
• Four personal days
• Thirteen paid holidays
• Twelve sick days

Indiana Public Retirement System/PERF

Hoosier START/Deferred Compensation Plan 457(b) pre-tax

This is a 40-hour per week position with evenings and some weekends required. Job Description and TCPL employment application located at the library website at: https://tcpl.lib.in.us/library-careers/.  Please submit a TCPL application, resume, three references and a letter of interest to Human Resources Coordinator, TCPL, 627 South Street, Lafayette, IN 47901 or by email at hrc@tcpl.lib.in.us.

TCPL is committed to equal employment opportunities. Applications are sought from all qualified people, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, Veteran status, national origin, or ancestry.

From Sara Stefani, Chair of the Scholarships Committee:

The Society of Indiana Archivists 2024 Fall Workshop will be held November 8, 2024, at the Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville, IN. SIA is happy to offer two scholarship to support attendance for the workshop: the Thomas Krasean Student Scholarship for students and new professionals, and the John Newman Professional Development Scholarship, which is open to all special collections and archives professionals in the state of Indiana. Both scholarships include complimentary registration for the annual meeting, as well as $150 to cover expenses associated with attending. The scholarships are described below. Please note that people do not have to be members of SIA to apply for and receive the scholarships or to attend the Workshop! The applications and attendance are open to everyone, and we encourage you to share this information widely with your colleagues and students!

To apply, please email your application to me, Sara Stefani, Chair of the Scholarships Committee, at samastef@iu.edu. Applications must be received no later than midnight EST on Friday, October 25, 2024. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I hope y’all have a nice Friday and a good weekend!

Two scholarships will be awarded for the 2024 Fall Workshop. Both scholarships will receive a complimentary registration to the workshop and $150 to cover the expenses associated with attending. The two scholarships are the Thomas Krasean Student Scholarship and the John Newman Professional Development Scholarship.

Thomas Krasean Student Scholarship
Graduate students enrolled in a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program, Master of Arts (MA) in History or Museum Studies program, or a related graduate program, and new professionals (up to five years of post-graduate work experience) are encouraged to apply.

John Newman Professional Development Scholarship
Anyone in the field of special collections and archives in the state of Indiana is eligible to apply for this scholarship. New employees and volunteers are especially encouraged to apply as well as applicants with limited professional development opportunities available through their institution.

The application deadline is Friday, October 25, 2024 at midnight. The winner will be notified in writing by October 31, 2024.

To Apply: Send a statement of 200-300 words about why the workshop will help you gain knowledge and experience useful in your volunteering efforts or career, along with your name, institution you work/volunteer for, and contact information. Submit your statement to Sara Stefani (samastef@iu.edu). In the email subject line please state the scholarship that you are applying for.

The award recipient will be announced through the SIA listserv prior to the Fall Workshop. If the winner has already paid the workshop fee upon receipt of the scholarship, the fee paid will be refunded. Upon accepting the award, the recipient must submit a headshot along with a reflection of their experience at the Fall Workshop for publication in the next SIA News and Notes newsletter.