Assistant librarian Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Help provide relief and support to the community during the summer heat while engaging with library users in a meaningful and impactful way! We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Part-Time Librarian I staff members to join our team for the summer. This position focuses on offering extended library services to provide a cooling center, ensuring that all community members have access to vital resources in a comfortable environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Customer Service : Deliver library information services in person, via phone, email, and online resources, helping users with their library needs and questions.
• Collection Maintenance : Manage and maintain the quality of the library's reference, digital, and circulating collections at the branch or central library.
• Reference and Research : Perform reference searches, utilizing standard reference materials and online sources, including computerized databases, to help library users find the information they need.
• Program and Outreach Development : Participate in developing and implementing library programs, including outreach initiatives based on community needs and library goals.
• Reporting and Documentation : Keep accurate work records and produce regular written reports on library activities.
• Library Policy Interpretation : Explain and interpret library policies, objectives, and procedures to staff and patrons.
• Technology Support : Assist library users with electronic resources, including eBooks, eAudio, and streaming video, and help them download materials to eReaders or mobile devices.

These part-time positions are a fantastic opportunity to serve the public, expand your library experience, and help provide vital relief and services to the community during the summer months.

The heat relief program runs from May 1 st through September 30 th . Part-time opportunities are available at the Cholla , Harmon , and Yucca libraries. Work hours are 4 : 15 p.m. - 10 : 15 p.m., five days a week, including weekends and holidays.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

SALARY

Pay Range : $22.61 to $44.77 per hour.

Hiring Range : $22.61 to $33.41 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation :

BENEFITS

Part-time employees are eligible for earned paid sick time, city training, and free or discounted bus and light rail fares.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Working Conditions Require :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus :

A library setting.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes March 10, 2025. All materials must be received by 11 : 59 p.m. on this date.

This recruitment and any interview process as a result of this recruitment may be used by multiple hiring managers and multiple departments throughout the City to fill any related current or future vacancies; other recruitments and appropriate eligible lists may also be considered.

NOTE : Due to an imminent need to fill this vacancy, interviews for this process will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Candidates selected for an interview will receive an invitation to sign up for an interview time.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document , your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP

REFERENCE

Librarian I, JC : 30210, ID# 57180, 2 / 26 / 2025, USM, AJ, Benefits : PT

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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.