Librarian - Adult Services PT Temp

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Part Time Temporary

Resume and Cover Letter Required

Not eligible for all benefits, will accrue paid sick time

Pay: $19.50/hour

FLSA Status: Non- exempt

Final date to receive applications: 02/25/2026

• Paid sick time
• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching (depending on eligibility)

• One (1) - 19 hour per week position. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends

• Provides professional front-line library public service work using all types of communication resources, including print, non-print (DVDs, audio books), Internet and electronic resources
• Delivers one-to-one technology instruction and small group technology instruction including supporting patrons in using mobile devices and public computers.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers and library customers
• Provides reader's advisory assistance
• Uses authoritative resources to answer questions and make referrals
• Assists full-time Librarians with collection maintenance and programming support.
• Provides exceptional customer service in person, on phone and by email
• Interpreting, explaining and upholding library policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelor's degree required. or Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited library school preferred. At least one year of experience in a library or related setting providing customer service to adults; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are:
Act with Integrity, Work as a Team, Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty, Solve Problems, Take Pride In Excellent Results, High Level of Productivity and Being Nice

• Ability to establish relationships with the public and provide effective customer service in a professional manner
• Skill in proactively using technology to perform job or enhance customer experience
• Ability to deliver one-to-one and small group technology instruction
• Skill with diverse software applications and ability to learn new technologies independently.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software as well as Windows and MAC operating systems
• Experience with Android and iOS mobile devices
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment, and discretion in performance of duties
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of sources and materials in both print and electronic formats and searching methods and procedures

• Work is performed in a library environment.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and/or push materials including full book carts, book bins, and lifting tubs weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, tablet, telephone, and e-reader

Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Drug screening
• Motor vehicle records check
• Criminal background screening

201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 207

Prescott, AZ 86301

Email:
(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Website:
www.prescott-az.gov

Phone:  / Fax:

In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunities/Americans Disabilities Act reasonable accommodation employer.