Library Assistant
Library Assistant
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Job Description
Posting Date
08/29/25Application Deadline
09/02/25Pay Range
$18.00 hourlyThis 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
UnclassifiedDepartment
Library DistrictAbout the Position
If you enjoy sharing knowledge and providing excellent customer service consider joining us to become a member of a dynamic team dedicated to serving a growing community!
As a part-time Library Assistant for our El Mirage Library you will provide routine customer service service routing and clerical work for the this role you will use your tech-savvy skills to guide our customers in exploring and using our library services and resources.
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
Post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
Associates degree or higher in Library Science English Liberal Arts or a related fiel
Experience with library-related automation systems such as Polaris ILS
Experience with information retrieval from library-related 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 up to 20 pounds floor-to-waist; lift up to 5 pounds waist-to-shoulder lift 1 pound shoulder-to-overhead carry up to 10 pounds a distance of up to 50 feet and push/pull up to 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.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
