Job Description

Posting Date

11/25/25

Application Deadline

12/08/25

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $60,000 - $67,646 annually
Full Pay Range: $60,000 - $90,585 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Library District

About the Position

If you are ready to enrich lives by offering innovative programs and services, establishing meaningful partnerships with community organizations, and collaborating with branch and other library district staff, then the Librarian position at the White Tank Library may be for you.

The ideal candidate will communicate effectively, be customer-focused, appreciate and respect others, demonstrate teamwork and collaboration, value continuous learning, and be supportive of change. Consider joining us to become part of a dynamic group of staff dedicated to serving a diverse community in a fast-growing area surrounded by the beautiful White Tank Mountains!

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

• 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 exclusively

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited school

OR

• Currently enrolled in a Master's Degree program in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited school and are within one month of your anticipated graduation date

Please Note: To be considered, you must include your anticipated graduation date in the education section of the application. Failure to do so will result in the removal of your application from further consideration. If selected, evidence of degree completion is required prior to hire.

We Also Value

• Paid, internship, or volunteer public library experience

• Experience creating and facilitating programs for adults in a public library setting

Job Contributions

• Plan and present library programming and conduct group tours, school visits, and community outreach

• Provide reference and reader advisory services and respond to customer concerns in person, on the telephone, and online

• Facilitate public reading programs and initiatives and compile and report library statistics

• Evaluate and cull the collection and serve as a local liaison to the central selectors for library materials

• Oversee advisory groups, coordinate volunteer assignments, and serve in a lead role as appropriate

• Prepare book displays, create posters, bibliographies, bookmarks, bulletin boards, games, and promotional displays

• Instruct library patrons on the use of PCs, the online catalog, various databases, and the Internet

• Serve on standing and/or ad-hoc committees

Working Conditions

• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

• Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, and requires walking/standing to a significant degree

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• 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.

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Job Tags

Internship, Work at office, Local area,

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