Librarian Job Description
Opening Date: currently closed
Closing Date: when filled
Hourly Wage: $25.27
Work Schedule: Maximum of 19.5 hours per week. Must be able to work nights and weekends. Hours may vary between: Mon - Wed: 8:45 a.m. - 8:15 p.m. Thurs - Sat: 8:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Sun: 11:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
This is a part-time temporary non-benefited position.
Experience & Training:
- Possession of a Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited college or university.
- This position will perform a variety of professional librarian duties in the adult services department. Primary responsibilities will be for reference, readers advisory, technology support, programming, selection and weeding for adult audiences. This position must also work with youth and teen services as needed.
Essential Job Functions: Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Educate library patrons, individually and in groups, in the use of electronic resources, including the library’s webpage, catalog, research databases and online downloadable resources.
- Provide answers to reference and readers advisory questions in person, over the phone and through electronic forums.
- Prepare library displays, bibliographies, and user guidelines to market collection.
- Perform job functions independently.
- Attend staff meetings as needed
Applicant Requirements: Requires successful completion of selection process, completion of background investigation and verification of identity/work authorization. Employment application must be completed in entirety; an attached resume for review is appreciated.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and application to Katie O’Connor by email: katie_oconnor@tempe.gov. Please type “Librarian Application” in the email subject line.
For any additional questions, please contact:
Katie O’Connor / Library Manager
Phone: (480) 350-5557
Email: katie_oconnor@tempe.gov
Equal Employment Opportunity: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The city does not discriminate based on race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.