Library Aide (Sunrise Mountain Library)

City of Peoria; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Peoria is seeking a library assistant to support daily operations in the Arts, Culture and Library Services department. You will sort, shelve, and file materials, check items in/out with the library’s automation system, and assist patrons with accounts and holds.

Open to candidates with a high school diploma and basic library experience; a valid AZ driver's license is required upon hire. Your role includes opening/closing duties and helping with special programs as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Basic knowledge of the library, basic computer and technical skills and basic customer services skills required.
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid AZ Driver's License upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Sorts, shelves, and files library materials accurately according to classification systems in a timely manner.
• Reviews shelves for accuracy and re-shelves misplaced items.
• Maintains appearance of work and public areas.
• Performs regular library sweeps and checks the book drop on schedule.
• Assists with opening and closing procedures.
• Packs and prepares materials for transport and handles deliveries.
• Locates and retrieves materials requested from stacks to fill holds.
• Checks-in materials and transit items using the automation system.
• Sorts donated materials by condition and other library criteria.
• Answers phones and assists customers with accounts.
• Uses ILS system to check out, update accounts, place holds, and perform clerical duties.
• Assists with a variety of activities and programs as needed and performs related duties.
• Strives to improve operations and customer service.
• Provides general directional and customer service assistance.

Skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Library knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ILS system

Computer basics

Job description

Application Deadline: September 1, 2026

Salary Range: Min $16.36 - Mid $17.89 - Max $20.45

Department: Arts, Culture and Library Services

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Basic knowledge of the library, basic computer and technical skills and basic customer services skills required.
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid AZ Driver's License upon hire.

Key Responsibilities

• Sorts, shelves, and files various library materials accurately according to library classification systems (alphabetic and numeric) in a timely manner.
• Reviews shelves for accuracy and re-shelves misplaced items.
• Maintains appearance of work and public areas.
• Performs regular library sweeps, and checks the book drop on a scheduled basis.
• Perform duties to assist with opening and closing procedures.
• Packs and prepares materials for transport and receives and unpack incoming deliveries.
• Locates and retrieves library materials requested from stacks to fill holds.
• Checks-in library materials and transit items using computerized automation system.
• Sorts donated materials by condition and other criteria established by the library.

Additional Duties as Assigned

• Answers phones and assist customers with accounts.
• Utilize ILS system to check out, issue new accounts, update accounts, and place holds and perform general clerical duties.
• Assists with a wide variety of activities and special programs as needed and performs related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
• Provides general directional and customer service assistance.
• Resolves patron account disputes.
• Maintain awareness of new services, updates and developments in the library field and offer suggestions to supervisor.
• Completes forms, create reports and detailed notes documenting transactions in circulation such as mending, media, damaged and patron accounts as needed.
• Assist with Special programs and events as needed.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria. If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

We are PEORIA! Professional, Ethical, Open, Responsive, Innovative, Accountable.

The City of Peoria is a full-service municipality delivering exceptional services by anticipating needs, building partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity.

Founded in 1886 and incorporated in 1954, Peoria has grown from a farming town into a thriving city of over 190,000 residents. We’re proud of our history and excited about a future driven by innovation, growth, and connection. Local government is more than a job; it’s a chance to make a difference. Our mission is to foster a culture of productivity, improvement, and excellent service. At Peoria, we value our employees and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, safe, and supported.

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The City of Peoria is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. Peoria es una Agencia de Igualdad de Oportunidad de Empleo. The City of Peoria is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.