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Library Assistant

Maricopa County
United States, Arizona, Gilbert
1965 East Queen Creek Road (Show on map)
May 09, 2026
Posting Date 05/08/26 Application Deadline 05/10/26 Pay Range $18.00 hourly This position is part-time at 19.50 hours per week and is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department Library District About the Position Do 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 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 Ability to gain experience in a library setting Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Two years of customer service experience High School diploma or GED An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis We Also Value Associate's degree or higher in Library Science, English, Liberal Arts, or a related field Experience working or volunteering in a public library Bilingual skills in Spanish and English Job Contributions Answer questions and assist customers with finding material and using the library Issue, verify, and renew library cards and inform customers of their account status Resolve customer concerns by phone, in person, or e-mail and refer escalated customer concerns to appropriate staff members or supervisors Assist customers with the self-service payment kiosk, printing, and study rooms Process library materials for shelving and routing and assist with maintenance and display of the collection. Light cleaning duties, such as dusting, straightening, and general tidying Working Conditions Library environment, located on the grounds of the Chandler Unified School District's Perry High School Requires evening and weekend availability and the ability to cover shifts at nearby library branches Ability 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 feet Must complete a background check and fingerprint identification upon hire to secure and maintain an Identity Verified Print (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card Selection Procedure 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 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 MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process. Apply Now!