Library Specialist (Temporary) - Library District (Prescott)

Job Description:

Library Specialist (Temporary) - Library District (Prescott)

Description

Role

Library Specialist - Digital Navigator

Yavapai County Library District is seeking a part-time, temporary Library Specialist - Digital Navigator to join our team through August 2026. This position works approximately 19 hours per week a plays a key role in helping community members improve their digital literacy skills. You will assist patrons in developing confidence with technology, accessing online resources, and connecting to digital services that enhance learning, communication, and everyday life.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Adds items to existing bibliographic records in the integrated library system.
• Creates, removes, and updates bibliographic records in the integrated library system.

• Assists with monitoring the integrity of all bibliographic records added to the integrated library system.
• Creates cataloging reports as necessary.
• Interacts with other Library Network library staff to resolve cataloging issues related to the processing of library materials and managing bibliographic records.
• Prepares physical items for public use including, but not limited to, barcoding, RFID-tagging, adding spine labels and property stamping.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in library automation software, library principles, methods and practices, library classification systems, cataloging principles and terminology, training skills, graphic design, and/or webpage design.

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

Other Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Standard library cataloging practices, principles, methods, and technical service processes.
• MARC and RDA bibliographic cataloging standards.
• Dewey Decimal and/or Library of Congress Classification systems.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

• Creating instructional materials for library staff 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.

Ability to:

• Assist with special projects on-site or at other locations.
• Attend certain Yavapai Library Network user group meetings.
• 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.

Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with an office and public library. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift and carry up to 2 0 pounds.

Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 4
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: No

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

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Closing Date/Time: 10/22/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

Salary:

$20.17 - $25.71 Hourly