Librarian

** Posting Date
** 02/26/26
** Final date to receive applications
** 03/04/26
** Pay Range
** Anticipated Hiring Range: $60,000 - $75,292 annually  Full Pay Range: $60,000 - $90,585 annually    Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation
** Job Type
** Unclassified
* * Department
* * Library District
** 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  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!

At the Maricopa County Library District, we are continuously working to support the changing need 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 the Maricopa County Library District.
** Proud to Offer
*** Work with a greater purpose
* 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, , 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
** We Require
*** 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
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* 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.
** We Also Value
*** Paid, internship, or volunteer public library experience
* Experience creating and facilitating programs for adults in a public library setting
** Job Contributions
*** 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
** Working Conditions
*** Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
* Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, and requires walking/standing to a significant degree
** Selection Procedure
*** Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
* Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
* Candidates will be contacted…