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Librarian I - Valencia Library

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$53K - $75K/yr

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Maricopa County

Librarian

Litchfield Park, AZ · On-site

$60K - $95K/yr

Posting Date 08/06/26 Application Deadline 08/15/26 Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $60,000 ... Job Type Unclassified Department Library District About the Position If you are ready to enrich ...

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Maricopa County, AZ

Librarian

Litchfield Park, AZ · On-site

$60K - $95K/yr

Posting Date 08/06/26 Application Deadline 08/15/26 Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $60,000 ... Job Type Unclassified Department Library District About the Position If you are ready to enrich ...

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Maricopa

Librarian

Litchfield Park, AZ

$60K - $95K/yr

Posting Date 08/06/26 Application Deadline 08/15/26 Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $60,000 ... Job Type Unclassified Department Library District About the Position If you are ready to enrich ...

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Gila, County of (AZ)

County Librarian

Globe, AZ · On-site

$82K - $103K/yr

Provides recommendations on employee promotions; hiring employees; employee disciplinary actions ... libraries; works with the community groups to develop funding sources; may prepare grant ...

Gila County Arizona

County Librarian

Globe, AZ · On-site

$82K - $103K/yr

Provides recommendations on employee promotions; hiring employees; employee disciplinary actions ... Coordinates the flow of information from State to local libraries; works with the community groups ...

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Librarian I - Valencia Library

Pima County Government

Tucson, AZ • On-site

$53K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Job Description Summary
Department - County Free LibraryJob Description
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5654 - Librarian I
Salary Grade: 10
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $53,872 - $64,625 Annually
Pay Range: $53,872 - $75,379 Annually
Range Explanation:
  • Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
  • Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The Pima County Public Library is looking for a Librarian I to join the Children's Division at the Valencia Library. This role provides direct customer service, helps community members navigate library resources, and supports patrons in using our collections, catalog, technology, and equipment. You will also create and lead engaging library programs, work on desk, be in charge of the building, and may supervise others. Spanish speaking skills are strongly preferred.
This position will require evening and weekend hours.
This position requires the ability to report to, and travel between, assigned library locations during the workday within a reasonable timeframe.
Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
  • Oversees assigned service area within a library such as youth services or adult services by developing, presenting, and coordinating services inclusive of all members of the public including vulnerable populations;
  • Serves as supervisor in charge of the library as assigned;
  • Assists members of the public by finding and relaying library and community resource information including providing assistance in using the library's collections, catalog, technology, and equipment;
  • Develops, facilitates, and/or presents evidence-based educational programs and services, including early literacy programs, community outreach activities, youth advisory boards, and computer and technology instruction in person or virtually;
  • Supervises library employees, volunteers, and/or interns by training, scheduling, and evaluating performance, making recommendations regarding probationary periods, employee discipline, and other human resources-related matters;
  • Incorporates and implements public service best practices, including culturally competent community-driven programming, public relations, problem solving, conflict management and complaint resolution;
  • Utilizes conflict management skills to de-escalate and address unexpected problems or potentially volatile situations and complete associated documentation;
  • Performs facilities management duties by monitoring and reporting maintenance issues and investigating or resolving operational or technical issues;
  • Participates in or facilitates systemwide committee meetings focused on youth services, adult services, library strategic directions or core values and attend relevant continuing education trainings and workshops to incorporate current best practices in a particular service level;
  • Manages, coordinates, and determines priorities of workload, including monitoring levels of resources, establishing timelines, assigning work, monitoring progress, recommending changes and suggestions, writing, reviewing, and editing reports prepared by staff.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Library Science, Liberal Arts, Social Science, Information Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND three years of experience in libraries, customer service, education, social services or fields of similar scope.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
  • Master's degree in library and information science (MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited institution.
  • Minimum one (1) year of library experience.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish).
  • Minimum one (1) year experience developing children's programs.
  • Experience providing work direction to others.
  • Minimum two (2) years technology experience (email, eBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, personal electronic devices such as tablets, cell phones, e-readers, library website, Google forms or docs; and integrated library systems (ILS)).

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information:
Licenses and Certificates: Some positions may require specialized certification or licensure relative to assignment at the time of appointment or prior to completion of an initial or promotional probation period. Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or prior to completion of an initial or promotional probation period. Failure to obtain/maintain the required certifications/licenses shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. This position works rotating shifts, including nights and weekends. Some positions may require bilingual abilities in English and a second language, as determined by the department head.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - squatting; Motion Activity - grasping; Speaking Activity - in person and on the phone; Vision - ability to distinguish colors.
Working Conditions: Primarily works in a public Library environment serving diverse populations. Other working conditions will be determined by position.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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