Library Assistant

Library Assistant Maricopa County, AZ - 3.5 Gilbert, AZ Job Details Part-time $18 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Spanish Shelving (library and archives technical processing) Answering patron inquiries English High school diploma or GED Liberal Arts & Sciences Library Science Cleaning Clerical experience Collection management Associate's degree Escalation handling Entry level Client interaction via phone calls Full Job Description JOB About the PositionDo you enjoy sharing knowledge and priding yourself on your excellent customer service skills? You're just our type! Join our dynamic team of library professionals.

As a part-time Library Assistant for our Perry Library, you will provide routine customer service, material routing, and clerical work for the library. Your role will be essential in guiding our customers to explore and use our library services.

About UsDo 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 OfferWork with a greater purposeOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyExceptional work-life balanceAbility to gain experience in a library settingLearn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZWe RequireTwo years of customer service experienceHigh School diploma or GEDAn equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basisWe Also ValueAssociate's degree or higher in Library Science, English, Liberal Arts, or a related fieldExperience working or volunteering in a public libraryBilingual skills in Spanish and EnglishJob Contributions Answer questions and assist customers with finding material and using the libraryIssue, verify, and renew library cards and inform customers of their account statusResolve customer concerns by phone, in person, or e-mail and refer escalated customer concerns to appropriate staff members or supervisorsAssist customers with the self-service payment kiosk, printing, and study roomsProcess library materials for shelving and routing and assist with maintenance and display of the collection.

Light cleaning duties, such as dusting, straightening, and general tidyingWorking ConditionsLibrary environment, located on the grounds of the Chandler Unified School District's Perry High SchoolRequires evening and weekend availability and the ability to cover shifts at nearby library branchesAbility to lift up to 20 pounds floor-to-waist; lift up to 5 pounds waist-to-shoulder, lift 1 pound shoulder-to-overhead, carry up to 10 pounds a distance of up to 50 feet, and push/pull up to 50 pounds a distance of 100 feetMust complete a background check and fingerprint identification upon hire to secure and maintain an Identity Verified Print (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance CardSelection ProcedureConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust 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 Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact to initiate the interactive process.

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