Part-Time Librarian: Community Programs & Tech Instruction

pimacounty; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Pima County's Joel D. Valdez Main Library is seeking a part-time Librarian to assist patrons, answer questions, and connect customers with information resources. The role supports staff and collaborates on programs within the library.

The position requires reporting to and traveling between assigned library locations during the workday, with duties including supervision of volunteers, coordination of services, and participation in community outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Library Science, Liberal Arts, Social Science, Information Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field and two years of experience in libraries, education, social services or fields of similar scope.
• Relevant education/experience may be substituted as allowed by the department head.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned service area within a library by developing, presenting, and coordinating evidence-based services inclusive of all members of the public including vulnerable populations
• In charge of library as assigned including night and weekend shifts
• Assist members of the public by finding and relaying library and community resource information including assistance in using the library's collections, catalog, technology, and equipment
• Develop, facilitate, and/or present educational programs and services, including early literacy programs, community outreach activities, youth advisory boards, and computer and technology instruction in person or virtually
• Supervise volunteers and interns by training, scheduling, mentoring and providing partner organizations with performance evaluations
• Incorporate and implement public service best practices, including culturally competent community-driven programming, public relations, problem solving, conflict management and complaint resolution
• Utilize conflict management skills to de-escalate and address unexpected problems or potentially volatile situations and complete associated documentation
• Perform facilities management duties by monitoring and reporting maintenance issues and investigating or resolving operational or technical issues
• Participate in systemwide committee meetings focused on youth services, adult services or library strategic goals and values and attend continuing education trainings to incorporate best practices
• Manage workload priorities, resources, timelines, assignments, and reporting

Skills

Patron assistance

Public service

Team collaboration

Program development

Conflict management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library Science

MLIS preferred

Job description

Pima County's Joel D. Valdez Main Library is seeking a part-time Librarian to assist patrons, answer questions, and connect customers with information resources. The role supports staff and collaborates on programs within the library.

The position requires reporting to and traveling between assigned library locations during the workday, with duties including supervision of volunteers, coordination of services, and participation in community outreach initiatives.