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Assistant Librarian

City Of Peoria


Job Location:

Peoria, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Application Deadline:

June 28 2026

Salary Range:

Min $23.11 - Mid $25.27 - Max $28.89

To view all salary ranges for the City of Peoria pleaseclick here.

Department:

Arts Culture and Library Services

Minimum Requirements:

Education:
  • Bachelors degree in a program that imparts a broad liberal education or equivalent.
Experience:
  • Minimum of three years related experience in a library setting. Requires a working knowledge of specialized practices equipment and procedures.

Experience:
  • Valid Drivers License upon hire. Must complete all required City training courses within six months of hire.

Preferred/Desirable Qualification:
  • Experience in a public library setting. Master of Library and Information Science.

Tell me more...
The City of Peoria is looking for an innovative and well-rounded individual to join the Sunrise Mountain Library reference team. This position will provide customer service to library patrons of all ages which will include offering readers advisory online catalog and database assistance collection maintenance bibliographic and technological instruction and library programming.

The schedule for this position will be rotating nights and weekends depending on operational needs and staff availability.

The ideal candidate for this position will be able to:

  • Assist patrons with reference and research services including locating materials accessing databases and answering inquiries.
  • Assist patrons with eBooks and other digital library technologies.
  • Provide patrons with excellent Readers Advisory services across all age groups.
  • Have familiarity with collection and popular authors series across all age groups.
  • Assist with collection development projects to keep collections healthy and up to date.
  • Have excellent communication skills with patrons and staff.
  • Have familiarity with major library systems and technologies.
  • Have ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Possess strong customer service skills and a passion for assisting patrons with their information needs.
  • Possess a strong sense of community involvement and desire to engage the population.

To view the full job description work environment and physical demands click here.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live Work and Play we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our communitys needs creating partnerships promoting sustainability and embracing diversity then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

Get an inside look at the Culture of Peoria

We are PEORIA!

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Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

During the selection process any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department ator .

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.

Peoria es una Agencia de Igualdad de Oportunidad de Empleo.


Required Experience:

Junior IC