Adult Services Librarian Part Time Temporary

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Adult Services Librarian

Part-Time Temporary

Resume and Cover Letter Required

Hiring Pay: $19.50/Hour

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Deadline to Apply: 10/24/25

Benefits Summary:

Benefits for Part-Time Temporary Employees

Paid sick time

A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services including an Employee Assistance Program a free subscription to Calm and health coaching (depending on eligibility)

Work Schedule:

• One (1) - 19 hour per week position. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends

Essential Duties:

• Provides professional front-line library public service work using all types of communication resources including print non-print (DVDs audiobooks) Internet and electronic resources
• Delivers one-to-one technology instruction and small group technology instruction including supporting patrons in using mobile devices and public computers.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers and library customers
• Provides readers advisory assistance
• Uses authoritative resources to answer questions and make referrals
• Assists full-time Librarians with collection maintenance and programming support.
• Provides exceptional customer service in person on phone and by email
• Interpreting explaining and upholding library policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelors degree required. or Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited library school preferred. At least one year of experience in a library or related setting providing customer service to adults; or any equivalent combination of education experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Employee Core Beliefs

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the Citys core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity Work as a Team Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty Solve Problems Take Pride In Excellent Results High Level of Productivity and Being Nice

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to establish relationships with the public and provide effective customer service in a professional manner
• Skill in proactively using technology to perform job or enhance customer experience
• Ability to deliver one-to-one and small group technology instruction
• Skill with diverse software applications and ability to learn new technologies independently.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software as well as Windows and MAC operating systems
• Experience with Android and iOS mobile devices
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to exercise initiative sound judgment and discretion in performance of duties
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of sources and materials in both print and electronic formats and searching methods and procedures

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a library environment.
• Must be able to lift carry and/or push materials including full book carts book bins and lifting tubs weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer tablet telephone and e-reader

Successful candidate will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include:

• Drug screening
• Motor vehicle records check
• Criminal background screening