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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.

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Current Openings

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Summer Assistant
Part-time
(June 3, 2024 - August 9, 2024)

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 Assistant to join our team to serve our diverse community during our busy Summer Reading months! In this position you will be responsible for assisting the Children’s Services department with Summer Reading Registration, distributing Summer Reading prizes to participants, and maintaining a clean and organized space for the prize area.

Qualifications: Working toward or has obtained a high school diploma.

Compensation: $12.96 per hour

Schedule: 15 hours per week, including some night and weekends 

Click here to view the detailed job description for this position. Applications will only be accepted through the library website.

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Holly Watkins | Human Resources Manager hwatkins@andersonlibrary.net
(765) 641-2443

Posted: April 22, 2024

Deadline: Until Position Filled

Summer Shelving Page
Part-time 
(June 3, 2024 - August 9, 2024)

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 to serve our diverse community during our busy Summer Reading months! In this position you will be responsible for assisting the Circulation Services department with shelving returned library materials, checking assigned shelves for neatness, shifting shelves/collections as needing, and preparing carts of returned materials to be shelved.

Qualifications: Working toward or has obtained a high school diploma.

Compensation: $12.96 per hour

Schedule: 20 hours per, including some night and weekends week (opportunity for additional hours may be available based on need).

Click here to view the detailed job description for this position. Applications will only be accepted through the library website.

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Contact


Holly Watkins | Human Resources Manager hwatkins@andersonlibrary.net
(765) 641-2443

Posted: April 22, 2024

Deadline: Until Position Filled

Lapel Branch Manager
Full-time

Description/Responsibilities: Anderson Public Library is preparing to reinvigorate our Lapel branch service in a meaningful way with dedicated staff and expanded hours and services, starting with a Full-time Branch Manager.  The nearly 8,000 square foot Lapel Branch is recently updated, with plans to build a new outdoor programming and community space on the library site well underway. This role features a strong community engagement component, including the development of library programming on and off site as well as participation in local events to foster strong connections between the library and the community. As the new Branch Manager, you will be involved in the process as we expand branch staff, services, and hours. This position is available immediately and is a wonderful opportunity for someone interested in digging in and building a small community library with the full support and resources of Anderson Public Library behind it.

Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Information and Library Science required; Five to Seven years of relevant experience; knowledge of library operations and services; ability to plan and present programming; skilled in public speaking; Management and supervisory work experience preferred.

Compensation: $63,143.14-$71,035.90 per year; Exempt

Schedule: 40 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends

Click here to view the detailed job description for this position. Applications will only be accepted through the library website.

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Contact


Holly Watkins | Human Resources Manager hwatkins@andersonlibrary.net
(765) 641-2443

Posted: May 6, 2024

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.

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