Librarian I - Joel D. Valdez Main Library

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

15h • $53,872 - $75,379 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Pima County Public Library is seeking an experienced Librarian I at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library to join its Circulations Services team! We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service and supporting a welcoming library environment. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of circulation services, Sierra ILS, and systemwide circulation procedures, experience supervising staff in a public library, and a commitment to improving library services through collaboration, innovation, and project implementation. Candidates should be organized, able to manage multiple priorities, work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
This position requires the ability to report to, and travel between, assigned library locations during the workday within a reasonable timeframe.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Library Science, Liberal Arts, Social Science, Information Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment
• Three years of experience in libraries, customer service, education, social services or fields of similar scope
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum two (2) years experience with circulation policies, procedures, and working knowledge of Sierra (ILS) functions.
• Minimum two (2) years experience supervising staff in a public library setting.
• Master's degree in library and information science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience leading or participating in projects that improve library services or operations.
• Experience prioritizing multiple tasks while staying organized within timeframes.
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a team while also exercising sound independent judgment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish - speaking, reading, writing).

Responsibilities

• Oversees assigned service area within a library such as youth services or adult services by developing, presenting, and coordinating services inclusive of all members of the public including vulnerable populations
• Serves as supervisor in charge of the library as assigned
• Assists members of the public by finding and relaying library and community resource information including providing assistance in using the library’s collections, catalog, technology, and equipment
• Develops, facilitates, and/or presents evidence-based educational programs and services, including early literacy programs, community outreach activities, youth advisory boards, and computer and technology instruction in person or virtually
• Supervises library employees, volunteers, and/or interns by training, scheduling, and evaluating performance, making recommendations regarding probationary periods, employee discipline, and other human resources-related matters
• Incorporates and implements public service best practices, including culturally competent community-driven programming, public relations, problem solving, conflict management and complaint resolution
• Utilizes conflict management skills to de-escalate and address unexpected problems or potentially volatile situations and complete associated documentation
• Performs facilities management duties by monitoring and reporting maintenance issues and investigating or resolving operational or technical issues
• Participates in or facilitates systemwide committee meetings focused on youth services, adult services, library strategic directions or core values and attend relevant continuing education trainings and workshops to incorporate current best practices in a particular service level
• Manages, coordinates, and determines priorities of workload, including monitoring levels of resources, establishing timelines, assigning work, monitoring progress, recommending changes and suggestions, writing, reviewing, and editing reports prepared by staff

Benefits

• The Pima County Public Library is seeking an experienced Librarian I at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library to join its Circulations Services team!
• The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Some positions may require specialized certification or licensure relative to assignment at the time of appointment or prior to completion of an initial or promotional probation period.
• Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or prior to completion of an initial or promotional probation period.
• The County requires pre-employment background checks.
• Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
• A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
• Some positions may require bilingual abilities in English and a second language, as determined by the department head.
• Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level