Senior Librarian

Position Title: Senior Librarian

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Tell me more…..

This role is all about keeping the library buzzing with energy, organization, and great service. As a leader within the library, you’ll help guide staff, support collections, and ensure programs and daily activities run smoothly. You’ll be a go-to resource for both coworkers and the community, helping create a welcoming space where curiosity thrives.

You’ll collaborate with librarians, lead initiatives, and step into a leadership role when needed—keeping everything on track and moving forward. Whether it’s supporting innovation, fostering teamwork, or helping the library adapt and grow, this position plays a key role in shaping an engaging, community-centered library experience.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Leads and supports library staff by planning and prioritizing work, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and fostering professional growth through performance monitoring and development
• Provides reference and research support by utilizing library catalogs and databases, guiding customers to materials, and conducting effective reference interviews
• Oversees collection development by managing the materials budget, analyzing circulation data, and maintaining a high-quality, relevant collection through ongoing evaluation and weeding
• Plans, develops, and oversees diverse library programs that reflect community interests, promote literacy, and encourage engagement
• Supports library operations by supervising volunteers, coordinating scheduling as assigned, and serving as Librarian in Charge in the absence of library leadership
• Provides technological support for computers and electronic devices and leads grant research and writing to support library services and initiatives

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

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About 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 our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

Get an inside look at the Culture of Peoria

We are:

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

Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until 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 selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at employment@peoriaaz.gov or 623-773-7100.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency ~ Oportunidad de Empleo con Derechos Iguales.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited university.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years related expe