Librarian

Posting Date 08/04/25 Application Deadline 08/13/25 Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $57,000 - $73,798 annually Full Pay Range: $57,000 - $90,585 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. Join us and use your passion for public service to connect with your community! As a Librarian for our Sun City Library, you will perform professional library services for all age groups and provide relevant and engaging programming for all ages, including older adults. 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 Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Exceptional work-life balance Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require 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 Please Note: To be considered, you must include your anticipated graduation date in the education section of the application. Failure to do so will result in the removal of your application from further consideration. If selected, evidence of degree completion is required prior to hire. We Also Value Paid, internship, or volunteer public library experience Experience creating and facilitating programs for adults in a public library setting Job Contributions 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 Working Conditions 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 Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered 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 Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now! We are Maricopa County. Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona’s Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!

Salary : $57,000 - $73,798