Job Description Summary

Department - County Free Library

Job Description

Job Type: Classified  

Job Classification: 5824 - Library Associate

Salary Grade: 5

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $19.83 - $23.30 Per Hour 

Pay Range: $19.83 - $26.78 Per Hour 

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

Do you love helping people and bringing positive energy to your work? If so, Pima County Public Libraries are the place for you! We’re looking for dynamic, customer service–oriented Library Associates who enjoy engaging with the public and creating positive experiences for everyone who walks through our doors. In this role, you’ll split your time between providing exceptional customer service and assisting with library programs that inspire curiosity, connection, and learning. We are seeking a candidate who is personable, adaptable, and committed to serving a diverse community, including vulnerable populations.

This part-time position may be required to work rotating shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Essential Functions:  

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Evaluates branch compliance with applicable federal, state, County, and related laws, rules, and regulations;

• Prepares and presents evidence-based educational programs and outreach services aligned with the department’s strategic directions and core values;

• Coordinates and participates in internal and external services such as accounting, payroll, IT, scheduling, personnel, outreach, and library programming;

• Supervises, schedules, and trains volunteers, and assumes temporary supervisory responsibility in the absence of senior staff;

• Utilizes conflict management skills to de-escalate and address unexpected problems or potentially volatile situations, completing associated documentation;

• Provides customer service to diverse members of the public including vulnerable individuals and non-English speakers;

• Assists professional staff with collection maintenance, material selection, and bibliographic research following professional standards;

• Participates in committee meetings and continuing education to incorporate current best practices in children’s, youth, or adult services;

• Assists in creating schedules, preparing reports, maintaining records, managing inventories, processing ILL requests, resolving invoice discrepancies, and handling money transactions;

• Coordinates unit activity with other departmental units, County departments, and outside agencies;

• Creates and maintains databases, compiles and analyzes data, and produces reports using automated information systems;

• Manages library social media accounts and communicates updates to the public.

Minimum Qualifications:  

High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate AND three years of customer service experience assisting the public.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

One year with Pima County in a Library Technical Assistant or closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. 
 
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.): 

• Minimum one (1) year experience in a public library.

• Minimum two (2) year experience providing customer service.

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