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Town of Camp Verde, AZ

Library Manager

Camp Verde, AZ · On-site

$80K - $117K/yr

Camp Verde Community Library Opening Date: 05/26/2026 Closing Date: 6/23/2026 11:59 PM Arizona Reports To:: Town Manager General Purpose Under general supervision of the Town Manager, the Library ...

Town of Camp Verde

Library Manager

Camp Verde, AZ · On-site

$80K - $117K/yr

Manages Library operations; provides leadership, direction and coaching to employees; evaluates Library issues; determines and implements solutions; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; trains ...

City of Avondale

Library Page

Avondale, AZ

$16.39/hr

Join our library team and play a vital role in connecting patrons with resources and services. Would you enjoy shelving and organizing library materials, processing returned items, and maintaining ...

City of Avondale, AZ

Library Page

Avondale, AZ · On-site

$16.39/hr

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Opening Date: 06/17/2026 Closing Date: 7/1/2026 11:13 AM Arizona FLSA: Non-Exempt The City of Avondale is accepting applications for Library Page (Part-time) in the ...

The GEO Group

LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

Golden Valley, AZ

$19.80/hr

The Library Technician performs overall daily maintenance of the library to include ordering, cataloging, classifying, circulation, and maintaining all library periodicals, books, and materials.

The GEO Group

LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

Golden Valley, AZ · On-site

$19.80/hr

The Library Technician performs overall daily maintenance of the library to include ordering, cataloging, classifying, circulation, and maintaining all library periodicals, books, and materials.

The GEO Group

LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

Golden Valley, AZ

$19.80/hr

The Library Technician performs overall daily maintenance of the library to include ordering, cataloging, classifying, circulation, and maintaining all library periodicals, books, and materials.

GovernmentJobs.com

Library Page

Avondale, AZ

Library Page (Part-time) The City of Avondale is accepting applications for Library Page (Part-time) in the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department. Are you passionate about helping people, staying ...

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Nelson University

Library Assistant

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

Beginning August 2026, the library assistant will work approximately 20 hours per week when classes are in session. Schedule is negotiable upon hire. Institutional Mission Nelson University exists to ...

Maricopa

Library Assistant

Gilbert, AZ

$18/hr

As a part-time Library Assistant for our Southeast Regional Library, you will provide routine customer service, service routing, and clerical work for the library. Your role will be essential in ...

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City of Avondale, AZ

Library Page

Avondale, AZ

$16.39/hr

Parks, Recreation & Libraries Opening Date: 06/17/2026 Closing Date: 7/1/2026 11:13 AM Arizona FLSA: Non-Exempt The City of Avondale is accepting applications for Library Page (Part-time) in the ...

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Nelson University

Library Assistant

Phoenix, AZ

$16 - $17/hr

Beginning August 2026, the library assistant will work approximately 20 hours per week when classes are in session. Schedule is negotiable upon hire. Institutional Mission Nelson University exists to ...

Nogales Unified District

Library Clerk

Nogales, AZ

$13.25 - $17/hr

The job of LIBRARY CLERK is done for the purpose/s of assisting in maintaining library collection at school site by implementing age appropriate programs for students utilizing library resources ...

Phoenix Seminary

Library Assistant

Scottsdale, AZ

Librarian Classification : Part-Time, Non-exempt Direct reports: None Position Summary : Welcoming (customer service), cataloging, circulation desk procedures, coffee station, donation analysis ...

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Library Manager

Town of Camp Verde, AZ

Camp Verde, AZ • On-site

$80K - $117K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Salary: $80,849.60 - $117,228.80 Annually
Location : Camp Verde Community Library, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202000114
Department: Camp Verde Community Library
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: 6/23/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
Reports To:: Town Manager
General Purpose
Under general supervision of the Town Manager, the Library Manager is responsible for the overall management and direction of the library operations and staff.
Every Town Employee is expected to follow the Town Core Values by setting the P.A.C.E.
(Professionalism, Accountability, Community and Excellence).
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. May provide backup duties related to other departmental positions as needed.
  • Develops and implements short- and long-term goals, objectives and policies for the library; allocates resources to achieve these goals; schedules activities based on established priorities and community needs; ensures operations are in compliance with Town policies and objectives.
  • Manages Library operations; provides leadership, direction and coaching to employees; evaluates Library issues; determines and implements solutions; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; trains and evaluates staff; counsels, coaches and instructs employees as required; develops staff skills and conducts performance evaluations.
  • Manages and directs all of the library's activities, including reference, circulation, collection development, cataloguing and community programs; oversees and approves special events, adult programs and children's activities.
  • organizes, supervises and implements public service standards; coordinates library practices and procedures across divisions to meet the educational, informational and recreational needs of the community; promotes literacy, educational, and recreational programs, resources and events; serves as library spokesperson.
  • Oversees collection development; reviews various sources and lists of library books and materials available, evaluates options, selects materials to meet the needs of the community, and purchases additions to the collection; reviews and evaluates current collection and recommends the removal of books.
  • Develops library programs and services to meet the needs of the community; speaks to community groups and schools and develops marketing materials to promote the Town Library and programs; compiles data for statistical and analytical reports of program activities, services and events; supervises, trains and coordinates the work of volunteers and staff; maintains expertise in field of service through participation in applicable educational opportunities.
  • Works in cooperation with the Yavapai County Library District, the Yavapai Library Network and other local government resources.
  • Develops and monitors Library operating and grant budgets; monitors and oversees departmental expenditures prepares special and recurring reports, grants, proposals and contracts; recommends and implements changes to existing policies.
  • Develops and coordinates volunteer opportunities; oversees volunteer orientation, training, placement, and recognition; maintains expertise in field of volunteer service through participation in applicable educational opportunities.
  • Uses knowledge of Library collection and online tools to provide experienced customer service functions; performs basic library reference and research services using library catalog, databases, Internet services and Inter-library loan resources; issues library cards, maintains accuracy of patron records and registers patrons for library programs; assists customers in using computers and retrieving information; assists with developing, presenting and promoting library programs; collects fees and fines and reconciles cash account.
  • Updates, maintains, creates, and selects online content for the library website, eNewsletter, social media, and e-materials collection.
  • Represents the library at regional advisory committee meetings
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises library staff and volunteers.
Minimum & Preferred Qualifications
  • Must possess State of Arizona Driver's license.

Knowledge of:
  • Town policies and procedures.
  • Policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of library programs and facilities.
  • Principles and practices of public library administration.
  • Methods and procedures for developing and maintaining library collections.
  • Library operations, customer service procedures and research techniques.
  • Library classification, cataloging, and acquisition protocols.
  • Techniques and protocols for researching a wide variety of online bibliographic databases.
  • Business and personal computers, and specialized software applications.
  • Record keeping and records management practices.
  • Basic leadership and supervisory practices and techniques
  • Customer service standards and protocols.

Skill in:
  • Developing, coordinating and conducting library programs and activities.
  • Assessing community needs and developing recommendations for library collection enhancements.
  • Supervising work and activity of subordinate staff and volunteers.
  • Resolving personnel and organizational problems.
  • Utilizing and maintaining automated library systems and computer equipment.
  • Working with several disparate computer database systems.
  • Recognizing and resolving conflicts in library data entry.
  • Organizing workload to keep pace with flow of library operations.
  • Prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
  • Dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
  • Communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Education & Experience
  • Masters Degree in Library Science; AND five year's professional experience as a Librarian; OR an equivalent combination of supervisory experience, education and experience.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Major benefits for a full-time regular employee:
  • Vacation time accrued at a rate of 3.08 for the first 1-5 years
    the amount of vacation a regular employee accrues is based on length of service.
    40 hour employees earn 80 hours per year for 1 to 5 years of service
    40 hour employees earn 104 hours per year for 5 to 10 years of service
  • Eleven (11) paid holidays
  • Sick time accrued at a rate of 3.69 hours per pay period
  • Five (5) health insurance plan options to choose from. 100% paid for employee and up to 90% paid for dependents on selected plans
  • Dental and Vision plans 100% paid for employee and 40% paid for dependents
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) on High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP)
  • High employer contribution towards the employee's HSA. Up to IRS annual maximum on selected HDHP.
  • Optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Employer paid life insurance with additional voluntary life available
  • Arizona State Retirement (ASRS) and long term disability benefits (Civilian positions)
  • Public Safety Personnel Retirement (PSPRS) benefits (Sworn positions)
  • Optional Deferred Compensation Plan (457b)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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I acknowledge that my responses to the following supplemental questions must be clear and thorough to obtain credit. Responses such as "see attached resume, see application, etc." are not acceptable.
  • Yes
  • No

02
Please describe in detail an example when you successfully promoted an event/ or a program at the library.
03
Please describe in detail how you establish relationships with external stakeholders.
04
Please tell us what motivates you at work and how you motivate others.
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