Library Employment
Careers with the County Library
Current Openings
Please be sure to have all documents ready to upload at the time you apply (transcripts, resume, etc.).
- Library Division Director — West Jordan, Full-Time (with benefits)
$123,907/yr. - $185,862/yr. DOE (Open till 4/24/2024)
Provides leadership and fiscal stewardship for the overall successful operation of the County Library System including collections, technology, marketing, budgeting, policy, planning, etc. Supervises library staff. Oversees, monitors, allocates, and develops a budget to ensure the sustainability of the organization. Works with the Library Board, the County Mayor, County leadership, appropriate staff, and others to develop and implement library policies, plans, services, and programs. Reports to the Mayor and the Community Services Department within the organizational structure of County Services.
- Database Administrator II — West Jordan, Regular Part-Time (Merit)
$36.79/hr. - $55.18/hr. DOE (Closes 3/29/2024)
Uses, maintains and develops databases within a wide range of public, private, and enterprise databases. Designs, implements and maintains all functions of database systems while maintaining database policies and procedures, data integrity, data extraction, report customization and analysis.
Work at One of the Top Work Places in Utah
Salt Lake County Library has been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in the Wasatch Front.
The ability to positively impact the lives of others is one of the many reasons our jobs are both rewarding and satisfying. Our amazing team creates a thriving community hub where people eagerly share and implement good ideas. We are passionate about and truly committed to improving the life of our customers.
“Even with the millions of resources available to the public – our most valuable resource is our employees. Our team of staff, volunteers, community partners and customers truly make the County Library a great place to work!”—Library Director Jim Cooper
Why is the County Library such a great place to work?
The County Library consistently ranks among the top ten U.S. libraries that serve general populations from 500,000 to 999,999.
Library employees work in a variety of positions across our 18 libraries, two reading rooms, the satellite jail location, administration, support services and our facilities team. The County Library is a division of Salt Lake County Department of Community Services.
Work Hours/Benefits
The Library offers a variety of positions both full and part-time. The majority of our positions, both full and part-time, are eligible for benefits. To support branch staffing needs, the Library employs for non-benefited, substitute positions as well.
Learn more about working at the County Library
The County Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Questions about the online application process should be directed to Salt Lake County Human Resources: 385.468.0570.