Library Assistant - Circulation - Part Time Temporary

City of Prescott; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Mental health and wellness benefits

Calm subscription and health coaching

Job summary

City of Prescott is seeking a part-time Library Assistant - Circulation for 19 hours per week. Responsibilities include checking out and checking in materials, issuing library cards, handling payments, and shelving items under supervision.

The role requires high school diploma and at least one year of customer service experience, with emphasis on clerical tasks and cash-handling skills. Position includes benefits for part-time temporary employees and background screening.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience equivalent to High School Diploma and one year customer service preferred.
• Ability to operate a cash register and process payments.
• Ability to use library automation software and Windows computers.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons at the check-out desk.
• Check out/in library materials using shared automation software.
• Issue library cards and handle payments for fines and fees.
• Perform routine clerical tasks under supervision of Circulation Librarian.
• Empties book drops and shelves returned items.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Clerical duties

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Library Assistant - Circulation

Part Time Temporary - 19 hours per week

Resume and Cover Letter Required

Hiring Pay: $17.00/hour

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Deadline to Apply: 08/18/2026

Work Schedule:

• 19 hour per week position.

Benefits Summary:

Benefits for Part-Time Temporary Employees:

• Paid sick time
• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching (depending on eligibility)

Essential Duties:

• Provides a variety of services to patrons at the check-out desk
• Checks books and other library materials out to patrons using the Yavapai Library Network's shared automation software
• Checks in and shelves returned items
• Empties book drops
• Issues library cards to new patrons, renews cards, accepts payments for fines and fees and updates patron information.
• Tasks include routine library and clerical tasks for which procedures are well established and under the supervision of the Circulation Librarian.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

Education and/or experience equivalent to High School Diploma and one (1) year customer service work experience preferred.

City Core Beliefs

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Acting with Integrity, Working as a Team, Being Accountable, Practicing Innovative Problem Solving, Take Pride in Excellent Results, Focusing on Our Community and Being Nice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of library clerical procedures or ability to acquire such knowledge with ease.
• Ability to follow oral and written direction.
• Ability to sort and file alphabetically and numerically, clerical aptitude, accuracy and ability to keep to a schedule.
• Ability to operate a cash register, credit card machine, and accurately make change (cash and coin).
• Ability to operate computers in a Windows environment and work with web-based technology.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Most work is performed in a library environment, and some in community settings.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and/or push materials including full book carts, book bins, and lifting tubs weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding duties involving repetitive standing, walking, reaching, bending, and stretching for long periods of time.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, laptop and/or tablet PC, telephone, e-reader, calculator, cash register, bar code reader, copy and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement.
• Sufficient to clearly, concisely and effectively communicate in person and over the telephone.

Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Drug screening
• Motor vehicle records check
• Criminal background screening

City of Prescott Contact Information

201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 207

Prescott, AZ 86301

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.prescott-az.gov

Phone: [phone] / Fax: [phone]

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.