About the Position

If you seek to lead people and inspire teamwork, and have a passion for contributing to the success of your community, then the Georgia T. Lord Library Supervisor position is for you!

As the Library Supervisor, you will oversee staff and daily operations for a large branch library under a Branch Manager's guidance.

Join us now to work collaboratively with library staff and the community to enrich the lives of members of our community!

About Us

Do you want to champion the freedom to read and access information?  Here 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 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% per paycheck 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

• One year of professional library experience

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Associated (ALA) accredited school

We Also Value

• Experience as a supervisor or lead

• Experience in a public library

• Experience presenting and facilitating programs in a library setting

Job Contributions

• Interviews, trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned branch staff and volunteers

• Schedules staff and authorizes leave to ensure an equitable distribution of work and adequate staffing

• Maintains vibrant and attractive collections by employing merchandising techniques, presenting engaging displays, and following adopted collection maintenance practices

• Acts on behalf of the Large Branch Manager in their absence

• Identifies needs and provides recommendations for improving branch operations (use of space, equipment, staffing, training, etc.)

• Assists with establishing, evaluating, and revising branch goals, objectives, policies, and procedures

• Plans and conducts programs for the public 

• Oversees the maintenance, safety, and security of the branch

• Assists with establishing, evaluating, and revising branch goals, objectives, policies, and procedures

• Acts as a liaison to outside organizations and serves on standing and/or ad-hoc committees

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a library setting, typically consisting of office or administrative work, and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

• Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, and walk/stand to a significant degree

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