Maricopa County
Library Assistant
Maricopa County - Litchfield Park, Arizona, United States, 85340
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Posting Date
05/28/25
Application Deadline 05/30/25
Pay Range $18.00 hourly
This position is part-time at 19.50 hours per week and is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type Unclassified
Department Library District
About the Position If you like to share knowledge and provide excellent customer service, consider joining us to become a member of our dynamic team dedicated to serving a growing community! As a part-time Library Assistant for our Litchfield Park Library, you will provide routine customer service, service routing, and clerical work for the branch. Your role will be essential in guiding our customers to explore and use library services. 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 need 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 the quality of life for our residents. Choose a job with a purpose. Choose the Maricopa County Library District. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Exceptional work-life balance
Ability to gain experience in a library setting
Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require Two years of customer service experience
High school diploma or GED
A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value Experience with library-related automation systems and databases
Experience working or volunteering in a public library
Experience assisting customers with online account payments and account management
Bilingual skills in Spanish and English
Job Contributions Issues, verifies, and renews library cards to customers
Informs customers of their account status and answers basic reference questions and directional questions from customers
Resolves customer concerns by phone, in person, or by e-mail/online. Refers customer concerns to the appropriate staff member or supervisor as necessary
Initiates search for materials claimed "returned"
Processes library materials for shelving and routing
Performs opening or closing duties as assigned
Assists with maintenance and display of the collection
Assists customers with the use of a self-service payment kiosk
Working Conditions Library environment requiring evening and weekend availability
Ability to cover shifts at nearby library branches
Ability to 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 Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
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
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now!
Application Deadline 05/30/25
Pay Range $18.00 hourly
This position is part-time at 19.50 hours per week and is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type Unclassified
Department Library District
About the Position If you like to share knowledge and provide excellent customer service, consider joining us to become a member of our dynamic team dedicated to serving a growing community! As a part-time Library Assistant for our Litchfield Park Library, you will provide routine customer service, service routing, and clerical work for the branch. Your role will be essential in guiding our customers to explore and use library services. 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 need 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 the quality of life for our residents. Choose a job with a purpose. Choose the Maricopa County Library District. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Exceptional work-life balance
Ability to gain experience in a library setting
Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require Two years of customer service experience
High school diploma or GED
A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value Experience with library-related automation systems and databases
Experience working or volunteering in a public library
Experience assisting customers with online account payments and account management
Bilingual skills in Spanish and English
Job Contributions Issues, verifies, and renews library cards to customers
Informs customers of their account status and answers basic reference questions and directional questions from customers
Resolves customer concerns by phone, in person, or by e-mail/online. Refers customer concerns to the appropriate staff member or supervisor as necessary
Initiates search for materials claimed "returned"
Processes library materials for shelving and routing
Performs opening or closing duties as assigned
Assists with maintenance and display of the collection
Assists customers with the use of a self-service payment kiosk
Working Conditions Library environment requiring evening and weekend availability
Ability to cover shifts at nearby library branches
Ability to 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 Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
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
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now!