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This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: Job Description SummaryDepartment - County Free Library# Job DescriptionJob Type: ClassifiedJob Classification: 5824 - Library AssociateSalary Grade:5Pay RangeHiring Range: $20.11 - $23.63 Per HourPay Range: $20.11 - $27.15 Per HourRange Explanation:- Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.- Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.The Library Associate is responsible for delivering library programs andoutreach, providing exceptional external and internal customer service,and performing circulation duties. Library Associates may step in tosupport or oversee basic library operations on an as-needed basis.Essential Functions:As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, thisclassification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge,skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and isnot a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed byincumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on thedepartments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbentby the supervisor.- Evaluates branch compliance with applicable federal, state, County, and related laws, rules, and regulations;- Prepares and presents evidence-based educational programs and outreach services aligned with the departments strategic directions and core values;- Coordinates and participates in internal and external services such as accounting, payroll, IT, scheduling, personnel, outreach, and library programming;- Supervises, schedules, and trains volunteers, and assumes temporary supervisory responsibility in the absence of senior staff;- Utilizes conflict management skills to de-escalate and address unexpected problems or potentially volatile situations, completing associated documentation;- Provides customer service to diverse members of the public including vulnerable individuals and non-English speakers;- Assists professional staff with collection maintenance, material selection, and bibliographic research following professional standards;- Participates in committee meetings and continuing education to incorporate current best practices in childrens, youth, or adult services;- Assists in creating schedules, preparing reports, maintaining records, managing inventories, processing ILL requests, resolving invoice discrepancies, and handling money transactions;- Coordinates unit activity with other departmental units, County departments, and outside agencies;- Creates and maintains databases, compiles and analyzes data, and produces reports using automated information systems;- Manages library social media accounts and communicates updates to the public.Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificateAND three years of customer service experience assisting the public.(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college oruniversity may be substituted.)OR:One year with Pima County in a Library Technical Assistant or closelyrelated position as determined by the department head at the time ofrecruitment.Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the