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.).
- Temporary Construction Maintenance Specialist - Mowing — Facilities, (Temporary Part Time)
$16.00/hourly (Open till May 18, 2026)
- Mowing, trimming, edging, and blowing debris at Salt Lake County Libraries. - During the fall season, employees will perform leaf removal and parking lot cleanup at various library locations - Temporary Booksale Coordinator — Tech Services, (Temporary Part Time)
$17.67/hourly (Open till May 19, 2026)
- Receives, unpacks, sorts, and organizes withdrawn or surplus library materials from branches and departments. - Manages inventory for book sales, both online and physical, including organizing and tracking items listed on platforms such as Amazon. - Communicates with customers, staff, and vendors to resolve questions, complaints, and issues related to transactions or shipments. - Prepares materials for outgoing shipment via freight carriers or internal delivery carriers. - Determines appropriate disposition of materials based on condition, demand, and resale value, including listing items on Amazon or other approved platforms, transferring to bulk resale vendors (e.g., ThriftBooks), or discarding. - Maintains accurate and complete records of online sales transactions and communications. - Creates accurate and effective online sales listings for items using relevant bibliographic, descriptive, and condition information. - Follows library and platform guidelines to maximize resale value, maintain seller standards, and support efficient workflow. - Verifies and fulfills online purchases using platforms such as Amazon Seller Central and eBay. - Provides statistics and generates reports using utilities within the various online platforms. - Ensures that user profiles in online selling platforms are up to date and settings are optimized. - Uses a purchasing card to order supplies and goods or pay vendors for services. - No current openings at the library
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
Teen Summer Internships
Most County Library branches host at least one intern each summer offering a variety of opportunities to learn how the library runs, gain career experience, and enjoy a fun and flexible summer work environment.
Learn more about Teen Summer Internships
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.