Library Paraprofessional

Posting Date

07/13/26

Application Deadline

07/19/26

Pay Range

$21.50 - $31.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Library District

About the Position

Discover your purpose. Connect with society. Inspire all generations.

If you have experience providing excellent customer service and engaging programming, then the Guadalupe Library Paraprofessional position may be for you. As our Library Paraprofessional, you'll perform library work, basic reader's advisory, reference services, and present programs. In this role, you'll link the community to library resources while breathing life into your own story.

About Us

Do you want to champion the freedom to read and access information?

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,Maricopa County Kids Club, 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 an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Two years of library experience

• Associate's degree in Library Science, Education, Liberal Arts, Social Science, Information Management, or related field

• A combination of post-secondary education and/orjob-related experience may substitute for theminimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Advanced library/public library experience with library-related automation systems or databases; eReaders and other digital devices; or creating and implementing programs for youth, teens, and adults

• Paraprofessional library skills acquired through a specialized educational training program

• Experience with cash handling

Job Contributions

• Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers using the Library's District Great Expectations customer service model

• Assists with preparing, implanting, and presenting public programs

• Assists with conducting school visits, group tours, and community outreach

• Serves as Person In Charge when the manager is away from the branch

• Performs routine opening/closing procedures

• Assists with providing direct service to customers through basic reference and reader's advisory services

• Assists patrons in the use of computer services, including the online catalog, the Internet, and various databases

• Responds to customer concerns

• Creates reading logs, brochures, signage, posters, bulletin boards, letters, bookmarks, bibliographies, games, promotional displays, and pamphlets

• Assists with compiling and reporting required statistics

• Assists with collection development, including weeding, shifting, shelf-reading, etc., as needed

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

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to initiate the interactive process.

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