Job Description Summary

Department - County Free Library

Job Description

The Pima County Public Library is hiring for multiple Library Technical Assistants. Candidates should be passionate about connecting people with library resources. They should be comfortable performing high-volume circulation functions, helping patrons of all ages and backgrounds, and demonstrate an understanding of providing great customer service in a public library setting.

This position requires the ability to report to, and travel between, assigned library locations during the workday within a reasonable timeframe.

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.

• Provides customer service by working directly with the public, answering telephone calls, sending electronic communications, interpreting and relaying library and Pima County policies and procedures, resolving complaints, and providing technical assistance with library equipment and software;

• Assists the public in the use of library resources and services including the catalog, databases, online accounts, digital downloads and self-service technologies;

• Troubleshoots and maintains library computers which includes working with library department and Pima County IT staff to resolve technological issues at division level;

• Assists library users with personal devices and technology including common web-based platforms, digital downloads, operating systems, software, and applications;

• Checks items in and out, issues and updates library cards, collects fines, processes deposits, bills customer accounts, issues refunds, processes reserved items and ILLs and researches information in customer accounts;

• Provides services to community members and library users by demonstrating cultural competence and emotional intelligence in support of the Library’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives as well as strategic directions;

• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing;

• Abides by state and federal laws in handling confidential and sensitive information;

• Demonstrates and utilizes skills in problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution, de-escalation, and assessing needs of library patrons to effectively answer questions and meet requests.

Minimum Qualifications:  

Any combination of skills, education or experience that demonstrates an ability to perform the duties and responsibilities identified in the classification. Other specific requirements may be identified by the department head at the time of recruitment.