Library Aide

The City of Peoria seeks to hire a Library Aide in the Arts, Culture and Library department to provide a variety of library support work including activities in the circulation, reference, youth services or technical services area of the library. This is accomplished by providing excellent customer service by exemplifying a positive attitude and exceeding the needs of all patrons. The Library Aide's primary function is stacks maintenance, while assisting with desk coverage when needed to provide additional staff support during high volume shifts.

The full hiring range for this position is: $15.51 - $19.39. Hiring rate: $15.51.

The essential functions for this position:

• Sorts, shelves, and files various library materials accurately according to library classification systems (alphabetical and numerical) in a timely manner.
• Reviews shelves for accuracy and re-shelves misplaced items. Maintains appearance of work and public areas.
• Performs regular library sweeps, and checks the book drop on a scheduled basis. Perform duties to assist with opening and closing procedures.
• Packs and prepares materials for transport and receives and unpacks incoming deliveries.
• Locates and retrieves library materials requested from stacks to fill holds.
• Checks-in library materials and transit items using a computerized automation system. Sorts donated materials by condition and other criteria established by the library.

Additional Duties, as assigned for this position:

• Answers phones and assists customers with accounts. Utilizes ILS system to check out, issue new accounts, update accounts, and place holds and perform general clerical duties.
• Assists with a wide variety of activities and special programs, as needed. Performs related duties, as assigned.
• Demonstrates continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
• Provides general directional and customer service assistance. Resolves patron account disputes.
• Maintain awareness of new services, updates and developments in the library field and offer suggestions to supervisor.
• Completes forms, creates reports and detailed notes documenting transactions in circulation such as, mending, media, damaged and patron accounts, as needed.

Why Peoria?

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating community needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

We are:

P-Professional~E-Ethical~O-Open~R-Responsive~I-Innovative~A-Accountable

Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies through the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

DURING THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT or 623-773-7100.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AGENCY

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience: Basic knowledge of the library, basic computer and technical skills and basic customer services skills required.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certification/License: Valid Arizona Driver's License upon hire