The Indianapolis Public Library board of trustees named chief public information officer Jack Helling as interim CEO during a regular board meeting Monday. The board will conduct a national search for a CEO.

The move comes after months of accounts from current and former employees who said they experienced instances of racism, sexism and ableism from library leadership, including Nytes.

Indianapolis Public Library CEO Jackie Nytes addressed charges of racism from staff at a City-County Council committee Wednesday night.

Indianapolis Public Library staff called on IndyPL CEO Jackie Nytes during a trustees meeting July 26.

A former IndyPL board member, who was appointed to the position by the council, said councilors never asked about her experiences on the board, but when she told them about mistreatment involving racism and sexism from IndyPL leadership, nothing happened.

Black women who have worked as employees or board members of the Indianapolis Public Library describe a "taxing" and discriminatory atmosphere within the organization.

City officials are celebrating the newest addition to the Indianapolis Public Library's Digital Indy archive.

Patrons will be allowed inside the facilities to use computers, browse collections, pick up items they've placed on hold, and check out materials through self-service kiosks. Programming and events will remain online.

Starting on Dec. 21, the Indianapolis Library branches will restrict in-person services to curbside pickup and limited computer use.

WFYI's Terri Dee talks with Nichelle Hayes, leader of the Indianapolis Public Library's Center for Black Literature and Culture, about art as a way of expression against racial injustice.