Pima County Public Library: We’re hiring! Apply Now For Library Associate Positions

Press release from the Pima County Public Library:

February 18, 2022

Join the Library crew as a Library Associate! We're hiring multiple positions around the library system.

6105 - Library Associate (Multiple Locations in Pima County)
Salary: $17.31 Hourly
Location: Tucson, AZ
Job Type: Full Time and Part Time
Job Number: 2022-00273

Closing: 2/25/2022 11:59 PM Arizona

Position Description:

These multiple positions, requiring weekends and evening shifts, are within the Pima County Public Library System.

Salary Grade: 35

There are full-time and part-time, Library Associate non-exempt positions available. Positions are located at multiple locations. Our team members are largely cross trained and ready to work in any part of the Library when the need arises. When you work for the Library, your work location assignment is based on the needs of the department. We hire our staff for the entire Library system. Working evening and weekend shifts, as assigned, are required. Hours are assigned to best meet the needs of our community.

In order to be successful in this role, the Library Associate must:

• Have a passion to serve underserved and multi-cultural communities in Pima County of all ages, backgrounds, and socioeconomic status.
• Have a willingness to be adaptable and responsive in a rapidly changing work environment (e.g., back-up storytime, job help, scheduling flexibility) and be able to work with frequent interruptions.
• Be empathetic and compassionate to help create a positive, high-functioning workplace.
• Have interest in planning and presenting programs to children, teens, and adults.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Have an understanding that their abilities can be developed.
• Recognize that they are part of a team that works together.
• Be technologically adept (especially Microsoft Office, digital downloads, apps, tablets, copiers, PC troubleshooting skills) and embrace technological tools in service to our mission and priorities.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.

The Library is open and welcoming to all members of our community. We strive to offer outstanding library services. In providing customer service, you may encounter situations that require de-escalation or assistance from a supervisor or leader-on-duty. How you handle these interactions is a critical component in helping lead to a successful resolution. Your ability to exercise quick and mature judgement in dealing with potentially disruptive, physically disruptive, physically dangerous or possibly abusive customers and emergencies is crucial.

About the Department

The Pima County Public Library system has 27 libraries throughout Pima County, serving 980,000 residents. We reflect and serve a diverse community. We invite you to bring your unique experience to Pima County Public Library.

Our Vision: Our Vision is an educated, connected community of readers, learners, doers, and dreamers.

Our Mission: We transform lives by educating, inspiring, and connecting people.

Our Values:

• Education: We learn and teach every day.
• Excellence: We exceed expectations.
• Freedom: We defend the right to rea d and to know. We are free and open to all.
• Diversity: We serve everyone. We find strength in celebrating our differences.
• Innovation: We dream big. Anything is possible.
• Community: We work with our community to improve lives.
• Passion: We love what we do.

Preference given to current Pima County employees. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Please note: Successful candidates offered employment with Pima County, including current employees who have applied for new positions, are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their scheduled start date. If you are unable to become fully vaccinated due to a medical disability or religious observance/practice, you must request an accommodation – accommodation forms are located online.

Duties/Responsibilities:

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

• Provides general administrative services for the Library Department;
• Performs work at a service desk providing information in support of professional library staff;
• Assists Librarians in collection maintenance and material selection by researching current holdings and bibliographic information;
• Coordinates and participates in the provision of internal services such as accounting, payroll, personnel issues, management information services, and purchasing;
• Supervises circulation desk activities by preparing reports, maintaining records, managing supply and equipment inventories, processing inter-library loan requests, resolving invoice/receipt discrepancies, and processing money transactions;
• Creates and maintains databases using automated information systems to monitor and track information and compiles, edits, and summarizes data to produce reports;
• Instructs the public in the use of online catalogs and databases;
• Assists in preparing and presenting children's programs by preparing and selecting reading materials;
• Assists County personnel and outside agencies to coordinate programs and projects and monitors activities;
• Researches and analyzes data and prepares reports, recommendations, memoranda, letters, and various documents;
• May oversee daily operation of a library under the direction of a Librarian I, II, or III;
• May supervise the library staff.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• library principles, practices, methods, and materials;
• customer service techniques;
• basic library reference resources;
• principles and practices of public administration;
• project/program coordination and implementation;
• applications of automated information systems;
• research/analysis methods and report writing;
• basic accounting, purchasing, and financial record keeping principles and practices;
• public relations/public speaking/meeting facilitation.

Skill in:

• coordinating and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and program activities;
• use of automated information systems to develop and maintain databases, spreadsheets, and word processing programs;
• analyzing and evaluating information and processes and making recommendations;
• researching and compiling information and writing reports;
• communicating effectively both orally and in writing;
• organizing, coordinating, and facilitating meetings and events;
• interpreting reports, policies, procedures, correspondence, and manuals.

Minimum Qualifications

(1) A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
OR:
(2) Former employees of the City of Tucson who transferred to Pima County as a Library Associate.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications:

(Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be evaluated further based on their supplemental questionnaire responses. Applications will also be evaluated against some (or all) of the preferred qualifications listed above. Forty (40) hours per week is the standard calculation measurement for full-time experience; for less than forty (40) hours, the calculation of time is prorated accordingly. Top scoring candidates will be invited to interview (date/time – TBD.)

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/score against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates

Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items

Some positions may require bi-lingual abilities, in English and a second-language, as determined by the Appointing Authority. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Successful candidates offered employment with Pima County, including current employees who have applied for new positions, are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their scheduled start date. If you are unable to become fully vaccinated due to a medical disability or religious observance/practice, you must request an accommodation – accommodation forms are located online.

This press release was produced by the Pima County Public Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.