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Due to a parking lot construction project, the Arizona Talking Book Library building will be closed to walk-in visitors from July 20 – August 14, 2026. We will continue to provide talking books, braille, and library equipment by mail.

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Librarian II

Job ID/Number
58769
Post Date
Closing Date
Institution Name
Phoenix Public Library
Job Location
Phoenix, AZ
Job URL
https://hcmprod.phoenix.gov/psc/hcmprodtam/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_S…

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Phoenix Public Library (PPL) serves a diverse multiethnic 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. PPL is a large system seeking motivated candidates to advance their career opportunities through a pathway designed for upward mobility. We offer a variety of development opportunities for supervisors through leadership and mentor programs. Join this innovative team today!

Librarians II perform professional library work and are responsible for providing innovative and creative approaches to goal setting, planning, customer service, age level programming, information services, readers advisory and system wide committee work. Librarians II are hired for system wide positions and are required to move throughout the system based upon operational needs. Supervision is exercised over professional, paraprofessional, technical, and clerical level staff. Branch Library positions serve as Assistant Managers and Central Library positions serve as collection or program specialists. 

IDEAL CANDIDATE

  • Demonstrated ability with mobile devices, eBooks, eMedia resources, and technology, demonstrated customer service experience, ability to work in a team environment.
  • The ability to provide offsite and onsite training for parents and caregivers, as well as staff, on how to develop literacy skills in children.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience in developing programming for children, teens, and adults and building community partnerships.
  • The Burton Barr Library is open seven days a week. Will require availability for at least one evening a week and weekend shifts. 
  • Ability to communicate in Spanish.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution.
  • OR a Master's degree in an information science field such as business, education, humanities, law, science, or social science.
  • AND Two years of progressively responsible library experience, including one year of professional library work.
  • Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
  • All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
  • Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
  • For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
  • The City job description can be found here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

  • Experience developing and selecting ongoing library programs to build literacy skills.
  • Two years of experience creating and delivering programs and/or training to staff or customers in a library environment of which one year is in children, teen, or adult programming.
  • One year of supervisory experience including supervising, training, evaluating, and providing effective leadership to professional, paraprofessional, technical, and clerical level staff.
  • One year experience coordinating outreach with individuals and groups within the community to assess needs and develop cooperative services to meet those needs.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes September 3, 2025. 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.