Reference Librarian (PT)

Provo City Corporation; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Provo Recreation Center admission

Free Provo City Library Card

25% discount on recreation memberships

Discounts from vendors

Job summary

Provo City Library is seeking a part-time Reference Librarian to provide entry-level professional library services in the Reference Division. Responsibilities include helping patrons locate materials, creating bibliographies, and supporting library programs.

Position requires a bachelor’s degree or 2 years of librarian experience, valid driver license, and may prefer Spanish; approximately 24 hours per week with some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons in selecting, locating, and using materials and equipment, including catalog and circulation systems; respond to inquiries by phone or in person.
• Create bibliographies and booklists to aid research and reading recommendations.
• Assist in planning and executing library programs and promotional activities.
• Maintain contact with public, schools, and other libraries; attend conferences and trainings.

Job description

Reference Librarian (PT)

Provo City is looking for a part-time Librarian to perform entry-level professional library service in the Reference Division for library patrons including locating and selecting materials, and developing and running library programs.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Rate: $19.00 - $24.96 per hour (depending on experience)

Part-time

• 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

Main Duties

• Assist patrons in selecting, locating, and using materials and equipment, including automated catalog and circulation systems and printed and online indexes and reference titles.
• Conduct reference and Reader’s Advisory interviews in person or on the phone.
• Create bibliographies and booklists to assist patrons with research/reference materials and to offer suggestions for various reading interests.
• Resolve problems or refer to proper authority for resolution.
• Assist in collection development through the review, selection, acquisition, and cataloging of materials that meet the library’s mission and goals.
• Assist in planning, developing, and executing library programs, activities, services, and promotional ideas and materials.
• Maintain regular contact with other employees, the general public, local schools, and other public libraries.
• Attend conferences, seminars, and other training sessions.
• Provide general patron assistance.
• Troubleshoot general office machinery and automated peripheral equipment problems.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Provo City will honor equivalent combinations of job-related education and/or professional library experience.
• Bachelor’s degree. OR 2 years of professional librarian experience.
• Requires extensive verbal and auditory skills for communicating with a broad variety of patrons.
• A valid, lawful Driver License.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

Hours

This position is approximately 24 hours a week, Monday-Saturday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. This position will require working some evenings and weekends on a regular basis. Actual schedule to be determined by hiring manager based on department need.

Physical and Environmental Factors

Requires travel to other libraries or public schools, pushing book carts, bending and shifting to rearrange library materials, long periods of answering telephones and data entry, standing or sitting at a computer or desk for long periods, communicating with a wide variety of patrons, occasional heavy lifting and carrying of library materials, and performing other varied physical activities associated with the essential job duties. Work is inside in an open area subject to constant public contact, telephone calls, and frequent noise. May include exposure to high-stress situations or environments, including, contact with the public in confrontational or unpleasant circumstances and stressful conditions related to the workplace.

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted, with the first screening being held on October 27, 2026. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration. If selected for hire, candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Why Provo City?

By planning growth thoughtfully and managing resources responsibly, we maintain a future for Provo that is vibrant, connected and welcoming for families, students, seniors, and business for generations to come. All of this makes Provo well‑managed, friendly, economically vibrant, and livable for people at all stages of life. Visit provo.gov to learn more!

Provo City is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Full Time/Part Time: Part time Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 24

Provo City provides Equal Employment Opportunity under the law to all applicants and employees regarding all terms and conditions of employment regardless of sex, race, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristics. Provo City also adheres to Federal and State anti-discrimination law and will make reasonable accommodations during the application, selection, and employment process for individuals with disabilities unless those accommodations impose an undue hardship on the City.