LIBRARY SPECIALIST

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on July 23, 2026.

Pay Grade: 105

Hourly Salary Range: $22.06 - $32.54

The successful candidate’s placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
• Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.86% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Community Services/Library

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

Schedule:

Monday – Sunday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Job Number:

RC#902480

DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position performs a variety of specialized, skilled, and paraprofessional support activities in the library. Catalogs and processes library materials, receives and distributes incoming materials, creates and edits bibliographic records, mends damaged materials, and monitors processing supplies. Assists with programming, marketing, collections and outreach in assigned areas. Applies technical knowledge of library procedures, policies, and materials in daily tasks and projects.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Designs and produces documents, and promotional materials to support youth reading programs and family engagement.¿
• Prepares and maintains bibliographic, authority, and holdings records; ensures accuracy and consistency in library databases using cataloging standards.
• ¿Performs complex acquisitions work, maintains standing order and serials databases, and resolves billing or delivery issues with vendors.

• ¿Assists users with locating materials and using computer-based resources; responds to general and routine questions.
• ¿¿Handles interlibrary loan and reserve requests; maintains records and notifies users when materials are available.¿
• Reconciles receipts, processes invoices, and maintains financial and statistical files and reports.
• Supports library volunteers, patron accounts, including registration, account updates, and cash handling.
• Resolves complex customer service issues and responds to inquiries in person, by phone, and electronically.
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Six (6) months of experience

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Equivalent to an associate or vocational/technical school degree in Liberal Arts, Library Science, or related field.

The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal one-year increments for college-level education (2 additional years for an associate degree and 4 additional years for a bachelor’s degree).

Additional:

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history review

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of 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 a 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.