Library Supervisor

Maricopa County, AZ

$68K — $99K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • One year of professional library experience required
  • Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school required
  • Supervisory experience is valued
  • Public library experience is valued

Responsibilities

  • Interview, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned branch staff
  • Plan and conduct programs for the public
  • Provide exceptional customer service and assist with digital devices
  • Assist with scheduling staff and authorize leave for equitable work distribution
  • Establish, evaluate, and revise branch goals and policies
  • Identify needs and recommend improvements for branch operations
  • Act on behalf of the Large Branch Manager in their absence
  • Serve as a liaison to outside organizations

Benefits

  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Supportive staff network
  • Engagement in community programs
  • Dynamic library setting
Full Job Description

Posting Date

09/09/26

Application Deadline

09/15/26

Pay Range

$68,000 - $99,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Library District

About the Position

If you seek to lead people and inspire teamwork, your skills and expertise may be an excellent resource for the Maricopa County Library District!  As the Library Supervisor for our , you will collaborate with staff and community organizations and plan and implement dynamic public programs and displays while providing excellent customer service to all ages. This role also supports the Library Branch Manager.

We Require

  • One year of professional library experience

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

We Also Value

  • Supervisory experience

  • Public library experience

Job Contributions

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

  • Plans and conducts programs for the public

  • Provides exceptional customer service by responding to customer queries and concerns, assisting customers with digital devices, and promoting all material types and products

  • Assists with scheduling staff and authorizes leave to ensure an equitable distribution of work and adequate staffing

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

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

  • Helps to work with the high school as necessary, including maintenance, safety, and security of the branch

  • Acts on behalf of the Large Branch Manager in his/her absence

  • 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

  • Must complete a background check and fingerprint identification upon hire to secure and maintain an Identity Verified Print (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card 

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

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