Library Specialist (Temporary) - Library District (Prescott)

Yavapai County is hiring a Library Specialist for a temporary, part-time role (approximately 25 hours per week).  This position will support the development of print resources for the Library District’s USA 250 initiative.  This is a great opportunity for candidates who have strong research and writing abilities and a passion for history.

• Performs one-on-one patron education activities for library-specific subject areas at multiple locations.
• Performs research on assigned activities.
• Attends meetings and completes reports for programs as required.
• Fosters community relationships with internal and external partners.
• Performs activities associated with the processing of library materials.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
 
Experience:
A minimum of one (1) year of relevant library experience.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license without restrictions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Knowledge of:

• Standard library cataloging practices, principles, methods, and technical service processes.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

• Creating instructional materials to support hands-on training.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.
  
  

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.