Library Paraprofessional

Maricopa County; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Maricopa County Library District is seeking a Library Paraprofessional for the Ed Robson Library. You will perform library work, provide basic reader's advisory, reference services, and present programs to connect the community with resources.

Located at 9330 E Riggs Rd, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248, this branch offers a peaceful environment for lifelong learners with community spaces and interactive programs. A two-year library experience and an associate's degree are required, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Two years of library experience
• Associate's degree in Library Science, Education, Liberal Arts, Social Science, Information Management, or related field
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Responsibilities

• Assists with preparing, implementing, and presenting public programs
• Assists with providing direct service to customers through basic reference and reader’s advisory services
• Assists with conducting school visits, group tours, and community outreach
• Assists patrons in the use of computer services, including the online catalog, the Internet, and various databases
• Creates reading logs, brochures, signage, posters, bulletin boards, letters, bookmarks, bibliographies, games, promotional displays, and pamphlets
• Performs routine opening/closing procedures
• Responds to customer concerns
• Assists with collection development, including weeding, shifting, shelf-reading, etc.

Skills

Library experience

Customer service

Reader's advisory

Public programs

Education

Associate's degree in Library Science or related field

Job description

Posting Date

10/20/26

Application Deadline

10/24/26

Pay Range

$21.50 - $31.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Library District

About The Position

Discover your purpose. Connect with society. Inspire all generations.

If you have experience providing excellent customer service and engaging programming, then the Ed Robson Library Paraprofessional position may be for you. As our Library Paraprofessional, you will perform library work, basic reader's advisory, reference services, and present programs. In this role, you'll link the community to library resources while breathing life into your own story.

This position will be assigned to the Ed Robson Library located at 9330 E Riggs Rd, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. Opened in 2004, this branch is nestled within the master-planned active adult communities built by Edward J. Robson. Serving the residents of Sun Lakes and surrounding neighborhoods, this quiet, slower-paced location offers a peaceful environment for lifelong learners, featuring dedicated community spaces, a popular puzzle table, and targeted adult programming.

About Us

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

This is an opportunity to make a difference and feel good at the end of your workday! At the Maricopa County Library District, we are continuously working to support the changing needs 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 a job with the Maricopa County Library District.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Two years of library experience
• Associate's degree in Library Science, Education, Liberal Arts, Social Science, Information Management, or related field
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Library/public library experience with library-related automation systems or databases; eReaders and other digital devices; or creating and implementing programs for youth, teens, and adults
• Paraprofessional library skills acquired through a specialized educational training program

Job Contributions

• Assists with preparing, implementing, and presenting public programs
• Assists with providing direct service to customers through basic reference and reader’s advisory services
• Assists with conducting school visits, group tours, and community outreach
• Assists patrons in the use of computer services, including the online catalog, the Internet, and various databases
• Creates reading logs, brochures, signage, posters, bulletin boards, letters, bookmarks, bibliographies, games, promotional displays, and pamphlets
• Performs routine opening/closing procedures
• Responds to customer concerns
• Assists with collection development, including weeding, shifting, shelf-reading, etc., as needed

Working Conditions

• This position works in a library environment with a varied schedule, continually dependent on the branch's needs, and often requires evening and weekend availability
• Role involves lifting bins, pushing carts, stooping (to shelve), kneeling (to shelve), walking to assist customers with finding materials, walking to and from the staff area to the public area, moving craft and program supplies from various storage areas to the site of the program in the library, and off-site
• Role involves lifting floor to waist - 20lbs; Lifting waist to shoulder - 5lbs; Lifting shoulder to overhead - 1lb; Carrying a distance of 50ft - 10lbs; Pushing/pulling a distance of 100ft - 50lbs

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.