Library Assistant

Posting Date06 / 12 / 24

Application Deadline06 / 16 / 24

Pay Range$17.50 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 TypeUnclassified

DepartmentLibrary District

About the Position

If you enjoy sharing knowledge and providing 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 White Tank Library, you will provide routine customer service, service routing, and clerical work for our library.

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 OfferWork with a greater purposeOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyExceptional work-life balanceAbility to gain experience in a library settingLearn more at Work With Us Maricopa County, AZWe Require

Two years of customer service experienceHigh school diploma or GEDA combination of post-secondary education and / or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basisWe Also Value

Experience with library-related automation systems and library-related databasesExperience working or volunteering in a public libraryExperience assisting customers with online account payments and account managementBilingual in Spanish and EnglishJob Contributions

Issue, verify, and renew library cardsInform customers of their account status, answer questions, and resolve customer concerns by phone, in person, or by e-mailRefer escalated customer concerns to appropriate staff membersAssist customers with the use of our self-service payment kiosk and initiate search for materials claimed "returned"Process library materials for shelving and routingPerform light cleaning duties, such as dusting, straightening, and bathroom tidyingAssist with the maintenance and display of the collectionWorking Conditions

Library environment requiring evening and weekend availabilityAbility to cover shifts at nearby library branchesAbility 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 feetSelection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust 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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