Reference Library Assistant (PT)

provo; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k and retirement plans

Free admission to facilities

Discounts on memberships

Discounts from local and national vend

Job summary

Provo City is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to support the Adult & Teen Services department. The role involves assisting with interlibrary loans and helping library patrons both in person and online.

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and values library experience. The pay rate ranges from $14.00 to $16.64 per hour based on experience, with flexible scheduling for six hours weekly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Library experience preferred.
• Strong public relations skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry.
• Handle user accounts.
• Handle incoming interlibrary loan mail.
• Process interlibrary loan materials and requests.
• Correspond with library patrons via phone and email.
• Perform miscellaneous clerical functions.

Skills

Public relations skills

Data entry

Library experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Position Title:

Reference Library Assistant (PT)

Job Posting Closing Date: 09/30

Provo City is looking for a new part-time Library Assistant to provide library services supporting the Adult & Teen Services department of the Provo City Library. The individual appointed to this position will be required to assist in providing interlibrary loan services to library patrons. This position also involves communicating with and assisting library patrons.

Job Details

What is the compensation?

Pay Rate: $14.00 - $16.64 per hour (depending on experience)

Part-time Provo City employees are eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City (401k, 457, Roth IRA, and/or Traditional IRA) and receive the following great perks:

• 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

What will I do?

• Perform data entry.
• Handle user accounts.
• Handle incoming interlibrary loan mail.
• Process interlibrary loan borrowing and lending materials and requests.
• Package and prepare materials for shipment.
• Meter and mail outgoing interlibrary loan mail.
• Correspond with library patrons via phone and email
• Accept and handle cash in conformance with approved procedures.
• Sort donations and delete items from the library's database.
• Perform miscellaneous clerical functions.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What requirements do I need to apply?

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Library experience preferred.
• Strong public relations skills desired.
• Assistant I: Six months of job-related experience.
• Assistant II: One year of experience as a Library Assistant I OR 1.5 years of comparable experience (including 20 hours in reference).

What is the schedule and duration?

Six (6) hours per week during library hours. Schedule is negotiable. This is a grant-funded position; duration will be determined in part by the continuation of grant funding.

What are the physical and environmental factors?

This work requires: long periods of working at a computer; lifting and carrying books and pushing book trucks; working in an open area; high level of concentration necessary for detailed work.

What is the selection process?

Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted, with the first screening being held on October 1, 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:

7