Library Aide (Full-Time)

CITY OF TOLLESON in; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tolleson is seeking a Library Aide to join the Library Department in a full-time role. You will greet patrons, respond to inquiries, and assist with technical needs while providing information on library services.

Responsibilities include checking in/out materials, registering patrons, and using the Dewey Decimal system to locate items. Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma or GED with 1 year of customer service experience; Spanish fluency is highly desired and a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required with 1 year of customer service experience.
• Fluent Spanish strongly preferred.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to library patrons, respond to inquiries and requests.
• Assist with technical needs and explain library procedures and services.
• Check in/out library materials; issue library cards and verify residency.
• Shelve, search for, and locate materials using Dewey Decimal system; prepare materials for programs.
• Assist with age-appropriate programs and events; prepare materials and space for activities.
• Perform data entry, maintain records, and handle cash deposits.

Skills

Customer service

Spanish (bilingual)

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Library Aide (Full-Time) (Administrative)

The City of Tolleson is seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our Library Department as a Library Aide. The purpose of this position is to provide customer service to library patrons by responding to inquiries and requests, assisting with technical needs, and providing information on library procedures and services. The library aide greets, directs, and assists patrons in person and via phone. Determines reading level and/or interest to assist in finding relevant materials; Checks library materials in and out. Inspects condition of materials. Verifies all items are scanned; Shelves, searches for, and locates materials utilizing Dewey Decimal system; Registers patrons and issues library cards; verifies residency; Provides instruction and assistance to patrons using reference resources and shared computer equipment; Performs data entry, maintains records, and collects fees; Assists with the maintenance of library collections; Assists with age-appropriate special programs and events. Prepares materials and event space for activities; Prepares and makes cash deposits; and, performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of customer service experience;or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience. Fluent speaking Spanish highly desired.Fingerprint Clearance Card required.

Note: This is a full time position with a rotating 4-10 schedule. Work week schedules are Mon-Thurs or Wed-Sat and rotate every two weeks.

Knowledge of:

• Library administration principles and processes
• Dewey Decimal system
• Basic mathematics
• Recordkeeping techniques
• Customer service principles and practices
• Data entry and validation principles
• Modern office technology

Skills in:

• Following directions and meeting standards
• Organizational ability
• Assisting with age-appropriate special programs and events
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interactions with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Physical Demands

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms, stand, bend, kneel or stoop sometimes for long periods of time. Incumbents may be subjected to exposure to the elements, travel across rough, uneven and rocky surfaces and environmental conditions such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

Job Information

Closing Date:Open until filled with first review of applications August 12, 2026.

Full Salary Range: $18.43 - $25.80 Hourly