Library Aide

Utah; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a Library Aide to perform routine clerical procedures and patron services in an assigned library department on campus in Salt Lake City, UT.

The role requires basic clerical or customer service experience, strong communication, and the ability to work evenings and Saturdays on a flexible schedule. The position is part-time with a variable shift and potential for special projects.

Qualifications

• Six months clerical or customer service experience required or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patron service in assigned area such as answering questions via phone, email, or in person.
• Checks various materials in and out of library.
• Assists patrons with use of online library catalog, as well as finding items on the library shelves.
• Collects money and produces receipts for fines and materials.
• Produces spine labels for library materials.
• Enters new arrivals and denotes the status of various items into the library’s automated system.
• Assist with archiving and cataloging.
• Performs area related clerical duties such as filing, typing, shelving and reorganizing new and old books, as well as general cleaning of assigned area.

Skills

Clerical experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Degree in music

Job description

Open Date 09/08/2026

Requisition Number PRN17452N

Job Title Library Aide

Working Title Library Aide

Career Progression Track A

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 7-19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Variable

Work Schedule Summary

Thursdays 5-8, Saturdays 11-3. Other times available as needed. May include special projects with a flexible work schedule as assigned by the library director. Up to 19 hours per week.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00078 - School of Music

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 11.25

Close Date 10/05/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 09/18/2026

Job Summary

Performs routine clerical procedures and patron services within an assigned library department.

Responsibilities

1. Provides patron service in assigned area such as answering questions via phone, email, or in person.
2. Checks various materials in and out of library.
3. Assists patrons with use of online library catalog, as well as finding items on the library shelves.
4. Collects money and produces receipts for fines and materials.
5. Produces spine labels for library materials.
6. Enters new arrivals and denotes the status of various items into the library’s automated system.
7. Assist with archiving and cataloging.
8. Performs area related clerical duties such as filing, typing, shelving and reorganizing new and old books, as well as general cleaning of assigned area.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Six months clerical or customer service experience required or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Current or former music student. Degree in music.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.

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