What are the responsibilities and job description for the Librarian position at Maricopa County?
Posting Date
08/28/26
Application Deadline
09/03/26
Pay Range
$60,000 - $95,000 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Library District
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!
About Us
Do you want to champion the freedom to read and access information?
At the Maricopa County Library District, we are continuously working to support the changing need 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 the Maricopa County Library District.
Proud to Offer
We Also Value
Apply Now!
08/28/26
Application Deadline
09/03/26
Pay Range
$60,000 - $95,000 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Library District
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!
About Us
Do you want to champion the freedom to read and access information?
At the Maricopa County Library District, we are continuously working to support the changing need 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 the Maricopa County Library District.
Proud to Offer
- 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 an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
- Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
- Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited school
- 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
We Also Value
- Paid, internship, or volunteer public library experience
- Experience creating and facilitating programs for adults in a public library setting
- 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
- Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
- Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, and requires walking/standing to a significant degree
- Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
- Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
- 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
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Salary : $60,000 - $95,000