Librarian

Maricopa County • Gilbert, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to take on a diverse and exciting range of responsibilities? We're seeking an energetic Librarian to provide the highest level of customer service for our Southeast Regional Library. Join us and use your passion for public service to connect with your community! As our Librarian, you will perform professional library services for all age groups and provide relevant and engaging programming for all ages. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively, is customer-focused, appreciates and respects others, demonstrates teamwork and collaboration, values continuous learning, and is supportive of change. Sound like you? Apply today!

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited school OR Currently enrolled in a master’s degree program in library science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited school and are within one month of your anticipated graduation date
• Must include anticipated graduation date in the education section of the application.
• Evidence of degree completion is required prior to hire if selected.
• Must 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

Nice To Haves

• Paid, internship, or volunteer public library experience
• Experience creating and facilitating programs for adults in a public library setting

Responsibilities

• Plan and present library programming and conduct group tours, school visits, and community outreach
• Provide reference and reader advisory services and respond to customer concerns in person, on the telephone, and online
• Oversee advisory groups, coordinate volunteer assignments, and serve in a lead role as appropriate
• Facilitate public reading programs and initiatives, and compile and report library statistics
• Evaluate and cull the collection and serve as a local liaison to the central selectors for library materials
• Instruct library patrons on the use of PCs, the online catalog, various databases, and the Internet
• Prepare book displays, create posters, bibliographies, bookmarks, bulletin boards, games, and promotional displays
• Serve on standing and/or ad-hoc committees

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 an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

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