Librarian

Maricopa County • Goodyear, AZ

1d • $60,000 - $90,585

About The Position

If you are ready to enrich lives by offering innovative programs and services, establishing meaningful partnerships with community organizations, and collaborating with branch and other library district staff, then the Librarian position at the Georgia T. Lord Library may be for you. 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. Consider joining us to become part of a dynamic group of staff dedicated to serving a diverse community in a fast-growing area at the newly developed Goodyear Civic Square complex!

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Paid, internship, or volunteer public library experience
• Experience creating and facilitating programs for adults in a public library setting

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Oversee advisory groups, coordinate volunteer assignments, and serve in a lead role as appropriate
• Prepare book displays, create posters, bibliographies, bookmarks, bulletin boards, games, and promotional displays
• Instruct library patrons on the use of PCs, the online catalog, various databases, and the Internet
• Serve on standing and/or ad-hoc committees

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level