Librarian

Posting Date: 08/28/26 | Application Deadline: 09/03/26

About the Position

Are you ready to take on a diverse and exciting range of responsibilities? We're seeking an energetic Librarian to provide the highest level of customer service for our Southeast Regional Library. Join us and use your passion for public service to connect with your community!

As our Librarian, you will perform professional library services for all age groups and provide relevant and engaging programming for all ages. 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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

Requirements

• 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 within one month of anticipated graduation date
• 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.

Preferred Experience

• Paid, internship, or volunteer public library experience
• Experience creating and facilitating programs for adults in a public library setting

Responsibilities

• 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
• Oversee advisory groups, coordinate volunteer assignments, and serve in a lead role as appropriate
• 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
• Instruct library patrons on the use of PCs, the online catalog, various databases, and the Internet
• Prepare book displays, create posters, bibliographies, bookmarks, bulletin boards, games, and promotional displays
• 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

• 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