Reference Library Assistant (PT)

Provo City Library

Provo, UT

Part time

REQ-4547

Position Title:

Reference Library Assistant (PT)

Job Posting Closing Date:

09/30

Provo City is looking for a new part-time Library Assistant to provide library services supporting the Adult & Teen Services department of the Provo City Library. The individual appointed to this position will be required to assist in providing interlibrary loan services to library patrons. This position also involves communicating with and assisting library patrons. Qualified, civic-minded individuals interested in supporting the City’s Library services are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Details

What is the compensation?

Pay Rate: $14.00 - $16.64 per hour (depending on experience)

Part-time Provo City employees are eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City (401k, 457, Roth IRA, and/or Traditional IRA) and receive the following great perks: a) free admission to the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena Public Skating, and Provo Shooting Sports Park; b) a free Provo City Library Card; c) a 25% discount on Provo Recreation Center memberships (direct family only); and d) discounts from various local and national vendors.

What will I do?

• Perform data entry.

• Handle user accounts.

• Handle incoming interlibrary loan mail.

• Process interlibrary loan borrowing and lending materials and requests.

• Package and prepare materials for shipment.

• Meter and mail outgoing interlibrary loan mail.

• Correspond with library patrons via phone and email

• Accept and handle cash in conformance with approved procedures.

• Sort donations and delete items from the library's database.

• Perform miscellaneous clerical functions.

• Perform other related duties as required.

What requirements do I need to apply?

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

• Library experience preferred.

• Strong public relations skills desired.

Assistant I:

• Six months of job-related experience.

Assistant II:

• One year of experience as a Library Assistant I OR 1.5 years of comparable experience (including 20 hours in reference).

What is the schedule and duration?

Six (6) hours per week during library hours. Schedule is negotiable. This is a grant-funded position; duration will be determined in part by the continuation of grant funding.

What are the physical and environmental factors?

This work requires: long periods of working at a computer; lifting and carrying books and pushing book trucks; working in an open area; high level of concentration necessary for detailed work.

What is the selection process?

Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted, with the first screening being held on October 1, 2026. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.

If selected for hire, candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Why Provo City?

By planning growth thoughtfully and managing resources responsibly, we maintain a future for Provo that is vibrant, connected and welcoming for families, students, seniors, and business for generations to come. All of this makes Provo well-managed, friendly, economically vibrant, and livable for people at all stages of life. Visit provo.gov to learn more!

Provo City is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

7

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Provo City provides Equal Employment Opportunity under the law to all applicants and employees regarding all terms and conditions of employment regardless of sex, race, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristics. Provo City also adheres to Federal and State anti-discrimination law and will make reasonable accommodations during the application, selection, and employment process for individuals with disabilities unless those accommodations impose an undue hardship on the City.

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