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
Youth Services Manager
Full-time
Description/Responsibilities: Bring your passion for youth, literacy, programming, and community to APL!
We’re looking for a dynamic leader to oversee Youth Services for children and teens (birth–18) in a diverse community! You’ll supervise staff, create engaging programs, shape collections, and build strong community partnerships, all while inspiring the next generation of readers and learners.
As the department manager you will lead the library’s efforts to inform, connect, engage, and empower children, teens, and their families. You will oversee the daily operations of Youth Services, including supervising staff, managing budgets, and ensuring welcoming, vibrant spaces for our youth patrons. You will use your creativity to produce innovative programs that promote literacy, learning, and community connection while collaborating with other departments on library-wide initiatives.
From building strong community partnerships to shaping dynamic youth collections and programming, the Youth Services Manager plays a key role in advancing the library’s mission and serving as a visible advocate for youth and families across the community.
If this opportunity sounds like a great fit, apply today! We would like to review your qualifications to join the APL 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: $57,782.40 - $65,010.40/annually, 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: October 26, 2025
Deadline: Until Position Filled
Lapel Clerk
Part-time
Description/Responsibilities: Are you a great fit to join APL’s Lapel Team as our next Clerk? If you're enthusiastic, have excellent customer service skills, and enjoy working with people, this could be the opportunity for you! In this role, your strong interpersonal skills will shine as you assist patrons with checking materials in and out, provide reference assistance, issue library cards, and update customer records.
Your attention to detail and organizational abilities will be essential as you shelve materials and help keep our collections attractively displayed and well-organized. Experience with computers and handling cash will also come in handy as you process fee transactions.
If this sounds like the right fit for you, we would like the chance to speak with you about this amazing opportunity to join an awesome team!
Qualifications: Experience with the following: Customer service work, clerical and computer, cash/credit card handling work, alphabetical and numerical filing.
Compensation: $16.66 - $18.75 per hour
Schedule: 20 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: September 20, 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.