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Library Associate - Martha Cooper Library

Tucson, AZ • On-site

Pima County Government
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$20.72 - $27.97/hr

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Job Description Summary
Department - County Free LibraryJob Description
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5824 - Library Associate
Salary Grade: 5
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $20.72 - $24.34 Per Hour
Pay Range: $20.72 - $27.97 Per Hour
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 Martha Cooper Library is hiring a part-time Library Associate! In addition to working on desk and supporting daily functions at the library, this employee will collaborate with the Adult Services Librarian to assist with programming and collection management. The ideal candidate will have an interest in collections management, including materials evaluation, space maintenance, and ensuring collections are responsive to the branch user base; an interest in providing and evaluating adult programming; and a passion for working with a diverse community at a busy, centrally located library.
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.
  • Evaluates branch compliance with applicable federal, state, County, and related laws, rules, and regulations;
  • Prepares and presents evidence-based educational programs and outreach services aligned with the department's strategic directions and core values;
  • Coordinates and participates in internal and external services such as accounting, payroll, IT, scheduling, personnel, outreach, and library programming;
  • Supervises, schedules, and trains volunteers, and assumes temporary supervisory responsibility in the absence of senior staff;
  • Utilizes conflict management skills to de-escalate and address unexpected problems or potentially volatile situations, completing associated documentation;
  • Provides customer service to diverse members of the public including vulnerable individuals and non-English speakers;
  • Assists professional staff with collection maintenance, material selection, and bibliographic research following professional standards;
  • Participates in committee meetings and continuing education to incorporate current best practices in children's, youth, or adult services;
  • Assists in creating schedules, preparing reports, maintaining records, managing inventories, processing ILL requests, resolving invoice discrepancies, and handling money transactions;
  • Coordinates unit activity with other departmental units, County departments, and outside agencies;
  • Creates and maintains databases, compiles and analyzes data, and produces reports using automated information systems;
  • Manages library social media accounts and communicates updates to the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate AND three years of customer service experience assisting the public.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
OR:
One year with Pima County in a Library Technical Assistant or closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
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.):
  • Minimum one (1) year of library experience.
  • Experience using an integrated library system (ILS), such as Sierra, Polaris, SirsiDynix, Millenium, Alma, Symphony, Horizon, Carl, and/or Apollo.
  • Minimum two (2) years of technology experience (email, eBooks, Microsoft Office, personal electronic devices such as tablets, cell phones, e-readers, library website, Google forms or docs).
  • Minimum one (1) year of experience preparing or presenting educational programs or outreach services.
  • Experience training staff or volunteers.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish - speaking, reading, writing).

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 require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to obtain / maintain the required licensure 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. Some positions may require bi-lingual abilities, in English and a second-language, as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - reaching, squatting; Motion Activity - grasping; Speaking Activity - in person and on the phone; Vision Activity - distinguish colors.
Working Conditions: Some positions may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.
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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