Library Assistant (PT) - Adult Services

Job Description:

Library Assistant (PT) - Adult Services

Description

Introduction

Join the Scottsdale Public Library family! We are looking for a dynamic, self-starter with strong customer service skills to join the Adult Services team at the Civic Center Library. The ideal candidate is creative and loves to interact with library users of all ages. Position includes offering programming for adults, including outreach visits. This position provides in-person, telephone, and virtual customer service, readers advisory to library patrons of all ages, and assistance to patrons using the library's downloadable resources and databases. Our team values flexibility and we ask that each member closes 1-2 nights per week and works 2-3 weekend days per month. This position opening may be used to fill future vacancies in both Youth and Adult services.

About the Position:
Performs paraprofessional library services by linking resources and customers, and promotes community civil discourse. A Library Assistant is an information advocate and forward thinker who inspires learning, discovery and the development of 21st century skills in others. Offers a variety of literacy programming, content creation, and preservation. Advocates for the library.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $24.79/hour.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• Six months of library or related experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Provide and model exceptional customer service by making the customer the first priority.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive, harmonious, professional, and effective working relationships.
• Create and deliver exceptional programming and educational opportunities within the library, through community outreach, and virtually.
• Perform daily duties in a manner consistent with the Library's mission, goals, and objectives.
• Acquire library material; order and file claims for continuations.
• Work at all public service points to include Customer Service Desk where payments are processed.
• Search, edit, and catalog records for library materials.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Most work is performed in a library service desk environment with some work performed in a normal City office environment, and some in community settings.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Reach, bend, stoop, lift and move arms above shoulder level; lift and carry library materials.
• Concentrate on and complete tasks in the presence of distractions.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, laptop and/or tablet PC, telephone, e-reader, calculator, cash register, credit card machine, bar code reader, copy and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement.
• Travel to/from meetings and various locations.
• Work a varied schedule at various locations, including weekends and evenings.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of position change .

Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here .

Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here .

Closing Date/Time: 6/19/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

Salary:

$21.09 - $28.50 Hourly