Library Specialist

Library Specialist



Job ID: 323244

Location: Paradise Valley Community Coll

Full/Part Time:

Regular/Temporary: Regular


Hourly Rate

$19.45 - $25.29/per hour

 

Grade

110

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required

Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits. 
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. 

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services

• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer) 

Job Summary

At our learning-centered college, the Library Specialist will serve as a contributing member of a diverse team, providing technical and specialized paraprofessional library assistance to students, staff, and faculty. This role delivers exceptional customer service at the Circulation and Reserves desk, oversees the seed library, assists with the inter-district loan program, supports special events and displays, and handles general circulation tasks, as well as acts as a lead worker for student staff.

Beyond daily library duties, the Library Specialist also works on the Open Education Resource (OER) team and assists with editing and reviewing OER materials, focusing on attribution, accessibility, and clarity for Open Maricopa projects, while tracking project data and completing additional assigned initiatives.

The successful candidate will possess at least 2 years of customer service experience; a background in a college or higher-education library using an Integrated Library System (ILS); experience serving diverse populations; and exceptional copyediting and organizational skills with sharp attention to detail.

 

Additional Information

Note: A second interview will be conducted in the hiring process.

Essential Functions

50% Provides customer service support at the library's Circulation/Reserves desk; assists with the receiving and processing of collection materials, maintains and oversees the seed library, may coordinate the used-book sales, is responsible for inter-district library loans, and performs additional circulation duties as needed. Responsibilities may include supervising student workers, but this is not the focus of this job. Participate in special programs such as Day of the Dead and Lunar New Year events, creating book/media displays, and serving on college/district committees. 

40% Conduct editorial reviews for attribution, copyediting, accessibility, completeness, clarity, and consistency of new and existing Open Maricopa projects. Participate in local data collection and maintain documentation on completed projects and timelines for review.

10% Completes additional special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and one (1) year of experience in library support services such as library information resources, circulation services and equipment coordination.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

1. Two (2) or more years of customer service experience

2. Experience working with diverse populations 

3. Experience working in a college or university setting 

4. Experience working in a library, including experience working with an Integrated Library System (ILS) or automated circulation software. 

5. Strong communication skills with a focus on writing, copyediting, and strong attention to detail. 

6. Demonstrated organizational proficiency, with the ability to set timelines and maintain accuracy. 

7. One year of full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two years.

Special Working Conditions

• May require possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License or other state license; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving:
• Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense
• MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas
• Will be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations
• May require travel or work at the Black Mountain campus
• May require numerous evenings or weekends
• May require prolonged periods of standing, sitting and viewing a computer screen
• May be required to lift or carry up to #25 lbs.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. 

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. 

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information. All experience must include the month and year. Documents with the year only will be categorized as incomplete.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load) 
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at View email address on click.appcast.io 

MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

 

Posting Close Date

Apply on or before Thursday, September 17, 2026 to be considered.

 

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

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