Library Assistant at Maricopa County in Gilbert, AZ

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

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Ability to gain experience in a library setting

• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Two years of customer service experience

• High School diploma or GED

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Associate’s degree or higher in Library Science, English, Liberal Arts, or a related field

• Experience working or volunteering in a public library

• Bilingual skills in Spanish and English

Job Contributions

• Answer questions and assist customers with finding material and using the library

• Issue, verify, and renew library cards and inform customers of their account status

• Resolve customer concerns by phone, in person, or e-mail and refer escalated customer concerns to appropriate staff members or supervisors

• Assist customers with the self-service payment kiosk, printing, and study rooms

• Process library materials for shelving and routing and assist with maintenance and display of the collection.

• Light cleaning duties, such as dusting, straightening, and general tidying

Working Conditions

• Library environment, located on the grounds of the Chandler Unified School District’s Perry High School

• Requires evening and weekend availability and the ability to cover shifts at nearby library branches

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds floor-to-waist; lift up to 5 pounds waist-to-shoulder, lift 1 pound shoulder-to-overhead, carry up to 10 pounds a distance of up to 50 feet, and push/pull up to 50 pounds a distance of 100 feet

• Must complete a background check and fingerprint identification upon hire to secure and maintain an Identity Verified Print (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card