Library Aide

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Open Date 06/30/2026

Requisition Number PRN
17176N 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 19 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day 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.

Is this a work study job? No VP Area U of U Health
- Academics Department 00820 - Eccles Hlth Sci Library Oper Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 13.00 Close Date 08/01/2026 Priority Review Date (Note
- Posting may close at any time) 07/15/2026

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.

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

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 Summary 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  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  or  or University Human Resource Management at  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…