Library Assistant - Draper Library

Salt Lake County • Draper, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program.
• Knowledge of basic library operations
• Knowledge of telephone etiquette
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures
• Knowledge of literary genres
• Knowledge of library cataloguing and metadata
• Ability to work with job-specific equipment, tools, systems, and computer software
• Ability to organize workloads and prioritize tasks to adhere to deadlines
• Ability to interact effectively with co-workers and the public
• Ability to work independently and also in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to problem-solve and make sound decisions
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to follow verbal and written procedures and instructions
• Ability to perform data entry

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed