Part Time Library Assistant - Phoenix Public Library

About This Position

Phoenix Public Library serves a diverse clientele of over 4.8 million people, with a central library and 16 branches. The library offers collections in multiple languages, a full range of cutting-edge electronic resources, and customer-focused public services.

Library Assistants provide highly skilled reference service either directly for library users or in service support areas in the Central Library or a branch. Work requires the application of basic professional knowledge and techniques of library science to a variety of assignments, including descriptive cataloging, acquisition of library materials, response to information requests from library users, and teaching or presenting specialized classes or programs. Employees work independently under the general supervision of a Librarian or Branch Manager.

The Library Department is currently hiring for part-time positions at the Desert Sage and Desert Broom locations.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Ability to communicate well and work effectively in a team environment, while providing excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and have a positive attitude.
  
  

SALARY

Pay: $20.51 per hour.

Benefits

Part-time employees are eligible for earned paid sick time, city training, and free or discounted bus and light rail fares.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a program that imparts a broad liberal education.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
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Work And Environmental Conditions Requirements

Some positions require working evening and weekend shifts, which include Saturdays and/or Sundays.

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

Bilingual - Fluent in Spanish.

Experience With

• Teaching or presenting programs to the public for adults, teens, and/or children.
• Working in a paid library position.
• Providing excellent customer service.
  
  

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes March 24, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

How To Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document , your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Library Assistant, JC:30200, ID# 6091, 3/18/26, USM, AJ, PT

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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.