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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 ...

ApacheJunction.com

Library Page

Apache Junction, AZ

$16.14 - $16.97/hr

LIBRARY Opening Date: 05/14/2026 Closing Date: 5/28/2026 5:00 PM Arizona Description (Anticipated Hiring Range: $16.14 -$16.97 / hourly) Positions assigned to this class perform clerical tasks for ...

Apache Junction

Library Page

Apache Junction, AZ · On-site

$16.14 - $23.39/hr

LIBRARY Opening Date: 05/14/2026 Closing Date: 5/28/2026 5:00 PM Arizona Description (Anticipated Hiring Range: $16.14 -$16.97 / hourly) Positions assigned to this class perform clerical tasks for ...

Gila County Arizona

Library Clerk Part-time

Globe, AZ · On-site

$17.71 - $22.14/hr

Library Districts Opening Date: 04/09/2026 Purpose of the Job The purpose of this position is to serve library customers. Performs routine and varied clerical tasks in the operation of the ...

City Of Page

Teen Library Aide - Temporary

Page, AZ

$13.25 - $15.75/hr

A1 FLSA Status: Nonexempt JOB SUMMARY The Children's Library Aide is to help the Children's Coordinator with organizing and shelving the collection, creating and maintaining displays, assisting with ...

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City of Page

Teen Library Aide - Temporary

Page, AZ · On-site

$13.25 - $15.75/hr

A1 FLSA Status: Nonexempt JOB SUMMARY The Children's Library Aide is to help the Children's Coordinator with organizing and shelving the collection, creating and maintaining displays, assisting with ...

Gila, County of (AZ)

Library Clerk Part-time

Globe, AZ

$14 - $18/hr

Purpose of the Job The purpose of this position is to serve library customers. Performs routine and varied clerical tasks in the operation of the circulation desk, reference desk, assists customers ...

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Library Assistant

Library Assistant

Phoenix Seminary

Scottsdale, AZ

Other

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Job description

Reports to: Librarian
Classification: Part-Time, Non-exempt
Direct reports: None
Position Summary: Welcoming (customer service), cataloging, circulation desk procedures, coffee station, donation analysis, library tidiness and organization, opening and closing procedures, shelf management, and other duties as assigned.
Principal Responsibilities:
  • Customer service (warmly greet and assist patrons)
  • Cataloging (MARC catalog books to be added to the collection)
  • Circulation desk (answer phone and respond to emails, check out/in, confirm study room requests, renewals, reserves, open new patron accounts, receive payment for book replacement costs and membership contracts)
  • Coffee station (be sure coffee is fresh and hot, supplies are well-stocked, and area is clean)
  • Donations (compare book donations against the collection for possible addition or replacement)
  • Library tidiness (collect unshelved books, straighten chairs, pick-up trash, clean-up where necessary)
  • Procedures (follow and complete opening, closing and library procedures)
  • Shelf management (organize and reshelve items in an accurate and timely manner, perform shelf-reads as assigned)
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • High personal and professional integrity consistent with the biblical standards and our Statement of Faith and governing values of the Seminary
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong computer skills
  • Experience and understanding of seminary education and the needs of seminary library patrons (preferred)
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Phoenix Seminary students are encouraged to apply.
Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to sit using a computer for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
  • Must be able to reach and stoop.
Work Schedule:
  • Must be able to work primarily evening shifts (5:00-9:30pm) and Saturdays (9:00am-1:00 pm and/or 1:00-5:00pm).

Evaluation
The position described above, like other staff, will be evaluated at the end of an Introductory
Period (90-day review), and then, if applicable, on an annual basis.

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