Adult Services Library Paraprofessional

Maricopa County • Gilbert, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Discover your purpose. Connect with society. Inspire all generations. If you have experience providing excellent customer service and engaging programming, then the Library Paraprofessional position may be for you. As the Library Paraprofessional for our Southeast Regional Library, you will perform library work, basic reader's advisory, reference services, and present programs. In this role, you'll link the community to library resources while breathing life into your own story.

Requirements

• Two years of library experience
• Associate's degree in Library Science, Education, Liberal Arts, Social Science, Information Management, or a related field
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis

Nice To Haves

• Library/public library experience with library-related automation systems or databases; eReaders and other digital devices
• Experience creating and implementing programs for youth, teens, and adults
• Paraprofessional library skills acquired through a specialized educational training program

Responsibilities

• Assists with preparing, implementing, and presenting public programs
• Assists with providing direct service to customers through basic reference and reader’s advisory services
• Assists with conducting school visits, group tours, and community outreach
• Assists patrons in the use of computer services including the online catalog, the Internet, and various databases
• Creates reading logs, brochures, signage, posters, bulletin boards, letters, bookmarks, bibliographies, games, promotional displays and pamphlets
• Performs routine opening/closing procedures
• Responds to customer concerns
• Assists with collection development including weeding, shifting, shelf-reading, etc., as needed.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees