Reference Library Assistant (PT)

City of Provo • Provo, UT

1d • $14 - $17 • Onsite

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Six months of job-related experience (Assistant I).
• One year of experience as a Library Assistant I OR 1.5 years of comparable experience (including 20 hours in reference) (Assistant II).

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

• Eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City (401k, 457, Roth IRA, and/or Traditional IRA)
• Free admission to the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena Public Skating, and Provo Shooting Sports Park
• A free Provo City Library Card
• A 25% discount on Provo Recreation Center memberships (direct family only)
• Discounts from various local and national vendors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED