Allen County Public Library is Hiring a PERSI Encoder - 24 hours/week - Temporary position Near Fort Wayne, IN
"Enriching the community through lifelong learning and discovery" Do you want to accomplish important things in and for our community? Do you believe that libraries can change lives? If so, join our team of dedicated, passionate individuals. Excellent customer service is the number one priority for all ACPL positions. At ACPL, we believe that every staff member plays a key role in delivering top quality service to the residents of Allen County. We are seeking individuals who are interested in helping ACPL further our mission of enriching the community through lifelong learning and discovery. The PERSI (Periodical Source Index) Encoder provides support to obtain information necessary to construct the PERSI database, a research tool that improves access to periodical articles on genealogical and historical topics. This person will assign a place, record type code, and short title to each article in the database. For the full job description, click here. You'd be a great fit for this role if you are skilled at organized record keeping on the computer and you can understand and follow oral and written directions well. This employee will work 24 hours per week under the direction of the PERSI Supervisor. This is a 12-month temporary position and the compensation will be $12.50/hour. Position will remain open until filled. Everyone belongs at the Allen County Public Library. We are on a mission to recognize, cultivate, and celebrate diversity. We offer collections, services, programs, assistance, and spaces that enrich and reflect our community. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive workforce and establishing ourselves as a communal space of respect, safety, and service. All are welcome to pursue lifelong learning and discovery at ACPL regardless of identity, origin, ability, religion, race, culture, socioeconomic status, age, or other differences. The Allen County Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.