Library Paraprofessional
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 Queen Creek Library Paraprofessional position may be for you. As our Library Paraprofessional, you will perform library work, basic reader's advisory, reference services, and present programs. In this role, you will link the community to library resources while breathing life into your own story. About Us Do you want to champion the freedom to read and access information? This is an opportunity to make a difference and feel good at the end of your workday! At the Maricopa County Library District, we are continuously working to support the changing needs 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 a job with the Maricopa County Library District.
Requirements
- Two years of library experience
- Associate's degree in Library Science, Education, Liberal Arts, Social Science, Information Management, or related field
- A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers using the Library’s District Great Expectations customer service model.
Benefits
- Work with a greater purpose
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
