Library Aide

Job Summary

The Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library is seeking a thoughtful, passionate, user-focused library aide to join our Public Services and Interlibrary Loans department.

Responsibilities

As a part-time library aide, you'll be responsible for the main desk of the Eccles Health Sciences Library. This position can also involve a variety of requests and projects. Successful library aides are flexible and willing to acquire new skills with on-the-job training.

Library aides will be expected to provide high-quality service to the patrons of the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library. Primary public services duties include welcoming patrons, assisting patrons with print and electronic resources, answering in-person, phone, chat or email questions, assisting with software applications, checking out materials, and performing other transactions using the library's software systems. Secondary duties include assisting with interlibrary loan (ILL) (database and online catalog searching, the utilization of specialized software, scanning and processing of requests, and assisting patrons with ILL accounts). Other projects have included statistics gathering, archiving, graphic design, and marketing. We encourage people from all disciplines to apply. Even if you haven't worked in a library before, just having a demonstrated commitment to helping others may make you the perfect addition to our team.

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

You do not have to be a student to apply for this position.

Skills we tend to look for when screening for this position are:

• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills (you will be communicating with a wide variety of people regularly).
• Responsible, dependable and prompt
• Attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new tasks and embrace new ideas
• Self-direction, independence, and the ability to prioritize
• Computer and technology proficiency (MS Office, VR equipment, coding languages, etc.)
• Interest in marketing, graphic design and social media efficiency

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN16323N

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Work Schedule Summary: Afternoons; The Eccles Library is open 7am to 5pm, Monday-Friday. Shifts may be required during any of those times, particularly 1pm to 5pm. We do our best to accommodate for school schedules, however only one absence per month will be pardoned. It is your responsibility to find coverage for any additional absences.

Department: 00820 - Eccles Hlth Sci Library Oper

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: 13

Close Date: 9/26/2025

Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/187962