Careers


We appreciate your interest in working at the Anderson Public Library (APL).
All recruitment and hiring for the library system is handled by our Human Resources Manager. If you have questions about job openings at APL, please call 765-641-2443. Regular office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
See current opportunities below; click on a job title to see the full job description.

Current Openings
Summer Shelving Page
Part-time/Temporary
(May 27 – August 1, 2025)
Description/Responsibilities: Do you consider yourself helpful and friendly? Whether you’re on break from high school, college, or simply looking for a meaningful way to fill your time, this summer opportunity may be the perfect fit for you!
The Anderson Public Library is looking for a committed Summer Shelving Page to join our team during our busy Summer Reading months! You’ll help serve our diverse community by working with the Circulation Services department to shelve returned library materials, check assigned shelves for neatness, shift shelves/collections as needed, and prepare carts of returned materials for shelving. Don’t miss the chance to join a great team this summer!
Qualifications: Working toward or has obtained a high school diploma.
Compensation: $13.28 per hour
Schedule: 15 hours per week, including some evening and weekend shifts
Click here to view the detailed job description for this position. Applications will only be accepted through the library website.
Contact
Holly Watkins | Human Resources Manager hwatkins@andersonlibrary.net
(765) 641-2443
Posted: April 18, 2025
Deadline: Until Position Filled
Teen Services Coordinator
Full-time
Description/Responsibilities: Are you a passionate and innovative librarian who enjoys working with teens? The Anderson Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic Teen Services Coordinator to lead and manage the day-to-day operations and staff in our Teen Services Department.
As the Teen Services Coordinator, you will be responsible for creating engaging and impactful programming, curating relevant collections, and overseeing the Teen Services staff, all under the guidance of the Children’s Services Manager.
In this role, you will leverage your expertise to plan and participate in outreach events focused on teens, manage the teen space, and develop engaging activities. Working closely with the teen staff, you will establish, recruit for, and oversee a Teen Services Committee composed of local teens. You will utilize your leadership skills as you work in partnership with the Children’s Services Manager to select Teen Staff. You will also offer training and support for the Teen Services team. You’ll have the chance to use your exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills as you assist customers and attend public speaking events within the community. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and lead an amazing team, apply today! We’d love to review your qualifications and consider you for this exciting opportunity.
Qualifications: Masters of Library and Information Science degree from ALA-accredited school; LC3 or higher Certification; at least 2 – 5 years of relevant work experience preferred; 1 – 2 years supervisory experience preferred; valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
Compensation: $19.42 - $24.28/hourly, with an excellent benefit package
Schedule: 40 hours per week, including evening and weekend shifts
Click here to view the detailed job description for this position. Applications will only be accepted through the library website.
Contact
Holly Watkins | Human Resources Manager hwatkins@andersonlibrary.net
(765) 641-2443
Posted: April 2, 2025
Deadline: Until Position Filled
Local History and Genealogy Coordinator
Full-time
Description/Responsibilities: Are you a dynamic and creative librarian with a passion for Local History and Genealogy? The Anderson Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic librarian for a Local History and Genealogy Coordinator role to lead the day-to-day operations, projects and staff.
The Local History and Genealogy Coordinator will be responsible for developing engaging and relevant programming, services, and collections as well as supervising Indiana Room staff, with the guidance and oversight of the Public Services Manager.
Your expertise in genealogy and local history will be heavily utilized as you develop and maintain collections and archives. You will lean in on your supervisory and leadership skills as you supervise, train, and select valuable Indiana Room staff. You will also showcase your interpersonal and customer service abilities as you provide assistance to customers and attend public speaking events within the community. If this opportunity sounds like a great fit, apply today! We would like to review your qualifications for the chance to be the newest member of a great team!
Qualifications: Masters of Library and Information Science degree from ALA-accredited school; LC3 or higher Certification; at least 2 – 5 years of relevant work experience preferred; 1 – 2 years supervisory experience preferred; valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
Compensation: $19.42 - $24.28/hourly, with an excellent benefit package
Schedule: 40 hours per week, including evening and weekend shifts
Click here to view the detailed job description for this position. Applications will only be accepted through the library website.
Contact
Holly Watkins | Human Resources Manager hwatkins@andersonlibrary.net
(765) 641-2443
Posted: March 3, 2025
Deadline: Until Position Filled
Anderson Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Anderson Public Library will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Employment applications are accepted only for advertised job openings and all employment applications must be submitted online through this website. Applications must be filled out completely, including title of job you are interested in applying for, and submitted by the application deadline. We will select applicants to interview, striving to hire the best applicant for each position. Applications are no longer active after 60 days.