Librarian I

Salary: $60,751.60 - $88,572.85 Annually
Location : PO Box 1466, Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 17777
Department: (H410)Library Services
Opening Date: 10/02/2026
Closing Date: 10/15/2026 11:59 PM Arizona


Description/Duties
T his recruitment will be used to fill one (1) vacancy at the Red Mountain Branch f or a Youth Services Librarian. The eligible list created from this opening may be used to fill future Librarian I vacancies in Youth, Teen, or Adult Services at any branch location.


A Librarian I is responsible for the application of the full scope of basic professional library knowledge and techniques. Employees perform the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this entry-level classification, including application of fundamental library science principles and practices. Responsibilities may include one or more of the following: developing and presenting adult, teen, and children's programming, outreach, social media, digital literacy, and other community building services. In the absence of a supervisor, a Librarian I may be left in charge of Library facilities (for example: evening or weekend hours). Librarian I may also be expected to perform leadership activities as required, including being assigned the person in charge. Work is performed in accordance with established policies and accepted library practices and procedures. This class performs related duties as required.

Depending on assignment, supervision may be received from a Librarian III or Branch Coordinator who reviews work through conferences, meetings, reports, and results achieved. Night and weekend work is required. This class is FLSA exempt-professional. (Part-time employees in this class are FLSA nonexempt).
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

Qualifications & Requirements
Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Library Science, Library Science and Information Studies, or a related field, OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Education or related field.
Link to Job Description
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Do you have a Master's Degree in Library Science, Library Science and Information Studies, or a related field from a library college or university accredited by the American Library Association? **To receive education credit, you MUST fully detail your degree(s) AND major(s) on your application. Information provided only on a resume will NOT be count.**

• Yes
• No

02


Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Education or related field? **To receive education credit, you MUST fully detail your degree(s) AND major(s) on your application. Information provided only on a resume will NOT be count.**

• Yes
• No

03


Please describe any experience you have with engaging children ages 0-5 with library programs, collections, and services, including employer(s). Please detail your experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
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Please describe any experience you have with engaging children/tweens ages 6-12 with library programs, collections, and services, including employer(s). Please detail your experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
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Please describe any experience you have with engaging teens and/or adults with library programs, collections, and services, including employer(s). Please detail your experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
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Please describe any experience you have with using and teaching people how to use technology in a library setting, including employer(s). Please detail your experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
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Please describe any experience you have using social media and other marketing tools to promote library programs, collections, and services, including employer(s). Please detail your experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
08


Please describe your experience planning and presenting STEAM and maker-related programs, including employer(s). Please detail your experience on your application. If none, type N/A.
09


Please select the specific job focus area(s) that interest you for a Librarian assignment. Check all that apply.

• Adult Services
• Youth Services
• Teen Services

10


Please select the library (or libraries) you are interested in as a work assignment. Check all that apply.

• Dobson Branch (2425 S. Dobson Rd)
• Red Mountain Branch (635 N Power Rd)
• Main Library (64 E 1st Street)
• Gateway Library (5036 S. Eastmark Parkway)

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