If you have experience providing excellent customer service and engaging programming, then our Library Paraprofessional position may be for you! As a Library Paraprofessional for our , you will perform library work, basic reader's advisory, reference services, and present programs. In this role, you will link the community to library resources while breathing life into your own story.

About Us

Do you want to champion the freedom to read and access information?

This is your opportunity to make a difference and feel good at the end of your workday! At the Maricopa County Library District, we are continuously working to support the changing needs 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 a job with 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

• 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 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Two years of library experience

• Associate's degree in Library Science, Education, Liberal Arts, Social Science, Information Management, or a related field

• A combination of post-secondary education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements on a year-per-year basis

We Also Value

• Experience with library-related automation systems or databases

• Experience creating and implementing programs for youth, teens, and adults

• Paraprofessional library skills acquired through a specialized educational training program

• Cash handling experience

Job Contributions

• Provide exceptional customer service and respond to customer concerns

• Prepare, implement, and present public programs

• Assist with school visits, group tours, and community outreach

• Provide direct service to customers through basic reference and reader's advisory services

• Assist patrons in the use of computer services including the online catalog, the Internet, and various databases

• Create reading logs, brochures, signage, posters, bulletin boards, letters, bookmarks, bibliographies, games, promotional displays, and pamphlets

• Assist with compiling and reporting required statistics

• Assist with collection development including weeding, shifting, and shelf-readin

• Assist with the placement, training, and scheduling of library volunteers

Working Conditions

• Library environment requiring evening and weekend availability

• Ability to cover shifts at nearby library branches

• Ability to push, stoop, kneel, walk, and 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