Library Assistant - Draper Library

Salt Lake County

DRAPER, UTFull-time$39–59K/yrPosted 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$39–59K/yr

Location

DRAPER, UT

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

The Library Assistant provides reference and reader’s advisory services, assists patrons with library technology, and performs circulation and clerical tasks while supporting collection development and programming at Draper Library.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Basic Library OperationsTelephone EtiquetteCash Handling ProceduresLiterary GenresLibrary Cataloguing and MetadataJob‑Specific Equipment and SoftwareOrganize Workloads and Prioritize TasksInteract Effectively With Co‑Workers and PublicWork Independently and in Team EnvironmentsCommunicate Effectively Verbally and in WritingProblem‑Solve and Make Sound DecisionsWork Effectively With Diverse PopulationsFollow Verbal and Written ProceduresPerform Data Entry

Qualifications

Three Years Direct Customer Service ExperienceBackground Check RequiredEnrollment in RAP Back Program

Full job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Provides general reference and reader’s advisory services at the information desk and assists customers with the use of library technology resources. Performs a wide range of circulation functions and clerical support tasks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) years of direct customer service experience; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Education may not be substituted for one (1) year of required customer service experience.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides general reference and reader’s advisory services, in-person or via telephone.
Provides clerical support for librarian collection development activities.
Performs a wide range of circulation functions and assigned general library support tasks.

Library Branches

Assists librarians with displays, system projects, library tours, programming, and/or promotion activities.
Provides assigned clerical support tasks for the periodicals collection.
Assists customers with the use of library technology resources.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

Basic library operations
Telephone etiquette
Cash handling procedures
Literary genres
Library cataloguing and metadata

Skills and Abilities to:

Work with job-specific equipment, tools, systems, and computer software
Organize workloads and prioritize tasks to adhere to deadlines
Interact effectively with co-workers and the public
Work independently and also in a team environment
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Problem-solve and make sound decisions
Work effectively with people from diverse social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds
Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions
Perform data entry

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed primarily in an indoor environment, with occasional exposure to outside weather conditions when emptying book drops. Considerable standing, walking, and sitting.

Requires the ability to bend, kneel, stoop, reach, lift up to 30 pounds, and push/pull a loaded shelving cart weighing up to 150 pounds.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

Work schedule may include evenings and Saturdays.

Occasional travel to a variety of locations to perform work and/or attend meetings is required.

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Job LocationsUS-UT-DRAPER

Requisition ID2026-41536