Librarian Assistant

Provo City Corporation•Provo, UT

8d•$14 - $17

About The Position

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? What requirements do I need to apply? What is the schedule and duration? What are the physical and environmental factors? What is the selection process? 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
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).
Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted, with the first screening being held on April 16, 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.

Nice To Haves

Library experience preferred.
Strong public relations skills desired.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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.

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