Library Aide (Part-Time)

The Library Aide plays an essential role in library operations by sorting, straightening, and shelving books and other library materials, and providing general customer service assistance as well as assisting with circulation throughout all locations.

The Salt Lake City Public Library connects all people to free resources, knowledge, and one another to build a thriving community. Across nine locations and through outreach citywide, they are working toward a Salt Lake City where everyone belongs, where knowledge and opportunity are shared by all, and where connections to one another make the whole community stronger.

Primary Responsibilities

• Sort and shelve library materials, and refresh library displays
• Provide high-quality customer service assistance to library patrons, including helping with technology, computers, and self-checkout
• Perform circulation tasks such as checking-in and checking-out library materials, and pulling patron hold requests
• Assist patrons with the use of computers and technology, including catalogs, internet, and databases
• Monitor the collection for accurate placement of materials
• Foster good working relationships with diverse people, including staff, patrons, and vendors
• Participate in programming and outreach under the supervision of a designated program or service coordinator
• May participate in committees or workgroups on activities outlined in the strategic plan

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 16 years of age
• Completion of two years of high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Enthusiasm for books and libraries and a strong desire to work with the public
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
• Ability to work days, nights, or weekends as scheduled

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish language and/or other non-English language skills

Working Environment

• Work is performed in a library environment
• Subject to repetitive movement, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of objects
• Must be able to lift/carry library materials (up to 50 lbs) and push/pull library carts

Schedule

• Part-time, 18 hours per week, which may include days, evenings, and/or weekends