About Us

Do you want to champion the freedom to read and access information?  Here is your 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 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 an 11.98% per paycheck 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

• One year of professional library experience

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Associated (ALA) accredited school

We Also Value

• Experience as a supervisor or lead

• Experience in a public library

• Experience presenting and facilitating programs in a library setting

Job Contributions

• Interviews, trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned branch staff and volunteers

• Plans and conducts programs for the public 

• Provides exceptional customer service by responding to customer queries and concerns, assisting customers with digital devices, and promoting all material types and products while applying the district’s Great Expectations philosophy

• Schedules staff and authorizes leave to ensure an equitable distribution of work and adequate staffing

• Maintains vibrant and attractive collections by employing merchandising techniques, presenting engaging displays, and following adopted collection maintenance practices

• Acts on behalf of the Large Branch Manager in their absence

• Assists with establishing, evaluating and revising branch goals, objectives, policies and procedures

• Oversees the maintenance, safety, and security of the branch

• Identifies needs and provides recommendations for improving branch operations (use of space, equipment, staffing, training, etc.)

• Acts as a liaison to outside organizations and serves on standing and/or ad-hoc committees

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a library setting, typically consisting of 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 walk/stand to a significant degree