Job Openings

 

It is KHCPL’s policy that equal employment opportunities be available to all persons without regard to race, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, veteran status, ancestry, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, participation in military service or disability or other category protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all employees and applicants for employment and to all phases of employment including hiring, promotion, demotion, treatment during employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and termination of employment.

 

The Library will comply with its obligation to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Current Library Openings: 

Part-Time Reference Librarian

 

The Kokomo-Howard County Public Library is seeking a part-time reference librarian for its South Branch. Available immediately, the position is 20 hrs/wk, including weekends and evenings, and starts at $16.68/hr. The successful candidate will assist patrons at the reference desk and online, monitor and assist with public computers, and assist library as a whole with emerging technologies. Ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, be technologically savvy and enjoy exploring new ideas.

 

The position requires an MLS plus appropriate Indiana Librarian Certificate 3. (http://www.webjunction.org/documents/indiana/Public_Librarian_Certification.html)

 

Send cover letter, resume and three references to Lori Hugley at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Review of applicants begins on 05/20/2013.

 

Substitute Custodian

 

The Kokomo-Howard County Public Library is seeking a substitute custodian. Available immediately, the hours vary on an as needed basis, including weekends and evenings, and starts at $10.96/hr. Clean and maintain buildings and premises. Maintain interior and exterior lighting. Meeting room set-up.

 

High school degree or equivalent, good driving record, and 1 year experience required.

 

Apply online using link below under “Page and Clerical Positions.”

 

 Page and Clerical Positions:

There are no openings at this time, however, applications for library page and clerical positions are accepted at all times, even when there are no openings, and are kept active for six months. An application may be filled out at any library location, or Apply Online.

 

Library Page: Part-time. Starting wage is $7.36 / hour. Days and hours of work vary. In most page positions, the primary responsibility is shelving books. Other duties might include shelf reading, locating materials, affixing labels on new materials, covering paperbacks, filing, and occasionally assisting patrons.

 

Library Clerk: Part-time. Starting wage is $9.54 / hour. Days and hours of work vary. Clerks perform tasks in many library departments.  Duties range from processing new library materials, library card registration, collecting library fines and assisting patrons with checking out.

Pre-Employment Screening Requirements:

 

KHCPL has a vital interest in maintaining safe, legal and efficient working conditions for its employees and patrons. Therefore, following a job offer, all applicants must successfully complete a drug screening and background check prior to employment. If the position requires driving a library vehicle, a good driving record is necessary.

 

E-Verify:

 

KHCPL participates in E-verify and, upon employment, will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Information about E-verify can be found at www.uscis.gov/everify.