Assistant Librarian

Application Deadline:

June 28, 2026

Salary Range:

Min $23.11 - Mid $25.27 - Max $28.89

To view all salary ranges for the City of Peoria, please click here.

Department:

Arts, Culture and Library Services

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a program that imparts a broad liberal education or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum of three years related experience in a library setting. Requires a working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures.

Experience:

• Valid Driver’s License upon hire. Must complete all required City training courses within six months of hire.

Preferred/Desirable Qualification:

• Experience in a public library setting. Master of Library and Information Science.

Tell me more...

The City of Peoria is looking for an innovative and well-rounded individual to join the Sunrise Mountain Library reference team. This position will provide customer service to library patrons of all ages, which will include offering reader's advisory, online catalog and database assistance, collection maintenance, bibliographic and technological instruction, and library programming.

The schedule for this position will be rotating nights and weekends, depending on operational needs and staff availability.

The ideal candidate for this position will be able to:

• Assist patrons with reference and research services, including locating materials, accessing databases, and answering inquiries.

• Assist patrons with eBooks and other digital library technologies.

• Provide patrons with excellent Reader’s Advisory services across all age groups.

• Have familiarity with collection and popular author’s series across all age groups.

• Assist with collection development projects to keep collections healthy and up to date.

• Have excellent communication skills with patrons and staff.

• Have familiarity with major library systems and technologies.

• Have ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Possess strong customer service skills and a passion for assisting patrons with their information needs.

• Possess a strong sense of community involvement and desire to engage the population.

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About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

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Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at employment@peoriaaz.gov or 623-773-7100.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.

Peoria es una Agencia de Igualdad de Oportunidad de Empleo.