Information Services Assistant

Lawrence Public Library is seeking two part-time Information Services Assistants who are passionate about making information accessible to the people of our community. If you love helping others and making a difference in people’s lives, this job is for you. The successful candidates will work with the library’s Information Services department, helping people conduct research, connect to community resources, and pursue their lifelong learning goals.

Here’s what we’ll need you to do/be:

• Spend most of your time as the friendly, go-to resource at the public service desk, assisting patrons in person, by phone, email, and online chat.
• Guide people through our catalog, databases, and collections like a pro.
• Keep our nonfiction collection fresh and exciting by creating displays and reviews, and in tip-top shape by shelving and organizing materials.
• Team up with colleagues and community partners to create engaging programs that inform and inspire adults.
• Use graphic design skills to convey information in a compelling way.
• Love helping people find answers—because there’s more to research than just Google!
• Stay curious, creative, and always looking for new ways to share information.
• Be confident with technology (bonus points for gadget skills!).
• Adapt easily, embrace new ideas, and take an active role in our dynamic environment.
• Be a team player who takes initiative and brings positive energy to the job!

Required qualifications:

• Some college credits in the liberal arts or related fields
• Public service experience
• Proficiency with common office suite programs
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Graphic design savvy
• Availability to work evenings and weekends

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency in another language in addition to English
• Library experience

Schedule for 25 hour position:

• Sunday, 9:30-4
• Tuesday, 9:30-5:30
• Wednesday, 9:30-4
• Thursday, 2-8

Schedule for 20 hour position:

• Monday, 9:30-4
• Thursday, 11:30-8
• Saturday 9:30-4

Lawrence Public Library is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on merit, talent, and potential—regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

This role is 25 hours per week at a pay rate of $19.26 per hour and includes benefits such as paid time off, retirement, and more. Please note that health insurance is not provided.

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply by submitting a job application, resume, and cover letter. The application deadline is Sunday, March 16. Applications will be reviewed the week of March 24. We kindly ask that you refrain from contacting us before March 27 to check on the status of your application, and we appreciate your patience.

PLEASE NOTE: Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. If you are applying through a 3rd party website like Indeed, you will not see our supplemental application questionnaire. Please follow the instructions in the email after you apply through Indeed to set up your Paycom account with us and complete those questions. Otherwise, it is best to apply on our website at https://lplks.org/library-jobs/