Library Employment

Careers with the County Library

Current Openings

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  • Youth Services Librarian - 30 hours/week — Daybreak, (Part Time)
    $24.09/hourly - $36.16/hourly (Open till October 22, 2024)
    - Provides reference and reader's advisory services and information about library policies, materials, services, and community resources in person, on the phone, or through electronic communications. - Provides information to staff on appropriate ways of dealing with customers in the library including children and/or young adults. - Evaluates and selects materials for purchase and deletion in assigned area. Monitors assigned allocation of library materials budget. - Provides input on the branch collection development plan and strategic goals. - Develops, maintains and participates in outreach activities to promote use of library materials and services. - Creates, coordinates, and provides programs, activities, and resources for the library. Some may be targeted for outreach to children and young adults. - Assists customers in the use of personal computer and electronic resources. - Develops, monitors and maintains the Library's web pages and verifies links on the Library’s home page. - Serves as librarian-in-charge as assigned or on a rotation basis handling emergency situations as well as customer complaints. - Participates in training workshops, committees, task forces, and other professional development activities.
  • Driver/Warehouse/Dock Worker - Tech Services/Whitmore Library — Whitmore, (Full Time)
    $31,764/year - $47,646/year (Open till October 22, 2024)
    • Drives trucks on residential streets and freeways to make deliveries according to a designated route. • Loads and unloads delivery bins full of books and materials, boxes, and other items to several library branches on designated routes. • Sorts bins and shift materials, to maximize space and organize truck interior as needed. Inspects vehicle, checking lights, tires, horn, emergency equipment and exterior for damage. Reports equipment damage or failure. May perform minor maintenance tasks on delivery truck, as needed. Fuels and cleans vehicle. • Receives inventory, sorts, unpacks, and examines incoming shipments. Verifies accuracy of shipments via packing slips, documenting and reporting all shortages, damages, and discrepancies • Unloads and stores inventory in appropriate bins, shelves, and pallets, and rotates stock. • Routes materials and corresponding paperwork to appropriate destination. • Prepares materials for shipment via freight carriers or internal delivery carriers, inventory control records; approves packing slips, and delivery paperwork. • Organizes dock/delivery area to eliminate safety hazards, ensure cleanliness, and proper placement of materials for delivery. • Operates pallet jacks, trucks, or other light equipment to move library materials in warehouse and for distribution. • Assists with other departmental functions, as needed, to cover absences or equalize workload.
  • No current openings at the library

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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.

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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.