Librarian Jobs

Posting Date

05/16/23

Application Deadline

05/23/23

Pay Range

$47,736 - $72,904 annually

The expected ENTRY pay range is $47,736 to $60,320 annually based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Library District

About The Position

Are you ready to take on a diverse and exciting range of responsibilities? We're seeking an energetic Librarian to provide the highest level of customer service at our Southeast Regional Library.

Join us and use your passion for public service to connect with your community! As our Librarian, you will perform professional library services for all age groups and provide relevant and engaging programming for all ages. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively, is customer-focused, appreciates and respects others, demonstrates teamwork and collaboration, values continuous learning, and is supportive of change. Sound like you? Apply today!

About Us

Do you want to champion the freedom to read and access information?

At the Maricopa County Library District, we are continuously working to support the changing needs of our diverse and connected community for all of Maricopa County. Our mission is to provide access to technology, digital services, and information to improve our residents' quality of life.

Choose a job with a purpose. Choose the Maricopa County Library District.

Proud to Offer

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Employee discounts for goods and services
• Learn more at maricopa.gov/5284/Why-Work-Here
• Work with a greater purpose
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

We Require

• Master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited school

OR

• Currently enrolled in a master’s degree program in library science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited school and are within one month of your anticipated graduation date

Please Note: To be considered, you must include your anticipated graduation date in the education section of the application. Failure to do so will result in the removal of your application from further consideration. If selected, evidence of degree completion is required prior to hire.

We Also Value

• Paid, internship, or volunteer public library experience

Job Contributions

• Plan and present library programming and conduct group tours, school visits, and community outreach
• Prepare book displays, create posters, bibliographies, bookmarks, bulletin boards, games, and promotional displays
• Instruct library patrons on the use of PCs, the online catalog, various databases, and the Internet
• Oversee advisory groups, coordinate volunteer assignments, and serve in a lead role as appropriate
• Serve on standing and/or ad-hoc committees
• Provide reference and reader advisory services and respond to customer concerns in person, on the telephone, and online
• Facilitate public reading programs and initiatives and compile and report library statistics
• Evaluate and cull the collection and serve as a local liaison to the central selectors for library materials

Working Conditions

• Library environment requiring evening and weekend availability
• Ability to push, stoop, kneel, walk, and lift 20 pounds floor-to-waist, 5 pounds waist-to-shoulder, 1 pound shoulder-to-overhead, carry 10 pounds a distance of 50 feet, and push/pull 50 pounds a distance of 100 feet

Selection Procedure

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply Now!