Library Assistant

Maricopa County; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Maricopa County Library District in Goodyear, AZ seeks a part-time Library Assistant for the Georgia T. Lord Library to deliver routine customer service, guide patrons to library resources, and perform clerical tasks that keep library operations smooth.

The role requires two years of customer service, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift up to 20 pounds; experience with Polaris ILS and bilingual Spanish/English is valued. Evening and weekend availability is expected.

Qualifications

• Two years of customer service experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Issues, verifies, and renews library cards.
• Informs customers of account status and answers reference questions.
• Resolves customer concerns by phone, in person, or online.
• Initiates search for materials claimed "returned".
• Processes library materials for shelving and routing.
• Assists with opening or closing duties and display of the collection.

Skills

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education may substitute for required experience

Tools

Polaris ILS

Library databases

Job description

Posting Date

11/06/26

Application Deadline

11/08/26

Pay Range

$18.00 hourly

This position is part-time at 19.50 hours per week and is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Library District

About the Position

If you like to share knowledge and provide excellent customer service, consider joining us to become a member of a dynamic team dedicated to serving a growing community!

As a part-time Library Assistant for our Georgia T. Lord Library, you will provide routine customer service, service routing, and clerical work for the library. Your role will be essential in guiding our customers to explore and use library services and resources.

About Us

Do you want to champion the freedom to read and access information?

At the Maricopa County Library District, we are continuously working to support the changing need of our diverse and connected community for all of Maricopa County. Our mission is to provide access to technology, digital services, and information to improve the quality of life for our residents.

Choose a job with a purpose. Choose the Maricopa County Library District.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Ability to gain experience in a library setting
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Two years of customer service experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Experience with library-related automation systems, such as Polaris ILS
• Experience with information retrieval from library-related databases
• Experience working or volunteering in a public library
• Experience assisting customers with online account payments and account management
• Bilingual skills in Spanish and English

Job Contributions

• Issues, verifies, and renews library cards for customers
• Informs customers of their account status and answers basic reference questions and directional questions from customers
• Resolves customer concerns by phone, in person, or by e-mail/online. Refers customer concerns to the appropriate staff member or supervisor as necessary
• Initiates search for materials claimed "returned"
• Processes library materials for shelving and routing
• Performs opening or closing duties as assigned
• Assists with the maintenance and display of the collection
• Assists customers with the use of a self-service payment kiosk

Working Conditions

• Library environment requiring evening and weekend availability
• Ability to cover shifts at nearby library branches
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds floor-to-waist; lift up to 5 pounds waist-to-shoulder, lift 1 pound shoulder-to-overhead, carry up to 10 pounds a distance of up to 50 feet, and push/pull up to 50 pounds a distance of 100 feet

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.