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Library Paraprofessional Collection Management

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement, remote work
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
301 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)
Apr 21, 2026

Posting Date

04/20/26

Application Deadline

04/26/26

Pay Range

$20.50 - $30.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Library District

About the Position

The Collection Management division purchases and maintains the Library District's collection, including books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and video games. The Collection Management Library Paraprofessional is responsible for a variety of data-centric tasks, such as electronic record maintenance, collection reports and statistics, and material acquisition research and support, as well as material-centric tasks, such as receiving and processing books, printing labels, and managing supplies. While our work is primarily behind the scenes, we occasionally visit branches to assist with collection-related projects and training.

About Us

Do you want to champion the freedom to read and access information?

This 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 a 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 a 12% monthly 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

  • Two years of library experience

  • Associate's degree in Library Science, Education, Liberal Arts, Social Science, Information Management, or a related field

  • A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

  • Experience with library-related automation systems; information retrieval from library-related databases (e.g., Polaris, Innovative Interfaces, Sirsi)

  • Experience with procurement and/or acquisition processes

  • Editing or proofreading skills

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Job Contributions

  • Process new material for addition to the collection

  • Import bibliographic records into library database and perform metadata corrections

  • Assist Administration and branch staff with collection-related questions and tasks

  • Work with vendors on corrections needed for cataloging and processing errors

  • Communicate with vendors regarding shipment and account questions and problems

  • Maintain documentation of ShelfLogic classification system specifications

  • Assist Finance Department with invoicing processing

  • Research titles for order sourcing via vendor websites

  • Participate in training branch staff on collection management functions

Working Conditions

  • Requires working alone and considerable electronic communication with other staff and supervisor

  • Alternate and remote work locations are possible, based on the needs of the position

  • Ability to move and lift 50 pounds regularly

  • Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Maricopa County Vehicle Use Permit upon hire

  • Requires the use of a County or personal vehicle to drive to county library branch locations as needed

Selection Procedure

  • Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

  • Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

  • Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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