Librarian - Salazar-Ajo Library

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

13h • $24 - $34

About The Position

Pima County Public Library is seeking a community-focused part time Librarian to join the team at the Salazar-Ajo Library. This position delivers front-line public service while developing responsive, evidence-based library programming that reflects the needs and interests of the Ajo community. As the Librarian, you will plan and facilitate programs, support learning and engagement across age groups, and build positive relationships with customers, partners, and volunteers. The position also coordinates and oversees library volunteers, ensuring meaningful service experiences and alignment with library goals. As assigned, the Librarian serves as Librarian-in-Charge, exercising independent judgment in daily building operations, safety response, and policy interpretation. Work includes evenings and weekends and requires flexibility, initiative, and strong customer-service skills in a small-team environment.

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
• Two years of experience in libraries, education, social services or fields of similar scope.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in library and information science.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Minimum two (2) years experience with technology (ebooks, Microsoft Office Suite, products including Teams, personal electronic devices, library website web-based email).
• Minimum one (1) year experience working in a public library.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with children, youth and teens in a recreation, social services, coaching, or educational setting.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working in a supervisory role.
• Minimum two (2) years experience working in customer service.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned service area within a library such as youth services or adult services by developing, presenting, and coordinating evidence-based services inclusive of all members of the public including vulnerable populations
• In charge of library as assigned including night and weekend shifts
• Assist 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
• Develop, facilitate, and/or present 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
• Supervise volunteers and interns by training, scheduling, mentoring and providing partner organizations with performance evaluations
• Incorporate and implement public service best practices, including culturally competent community-driven programming, public relations, problem solving, conflict management and complaint resolution
• Utilize conflict management skills to de-escalate and address unexpected problems or potentially volatile situations and complete associated documentation
• Perform facilities management duties by monitoring and reporting maintenance issues and investigating or resolving operational or technical issues
• Participate in or facilitate systemwide committee meetings focused on youth services, adult services or library strategic goals and values and attend relevant continuing education trainings and workshops to incorporate current best practices in a particular service level
• Manage, coordinate, and determine 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
• Responsible for other duties as assigned in support of the overall goals and functions of both the Human Resources Department and Pima County.

Benefits

• Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
• Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
• Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.

What This Job Offers

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