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- Assistant Tech Services Manager — Tech Services, (Full Time)
$59,541.00/yearly - $89,313.00/yearly (Open till October 20, 2025)
- Assists in the overall operations of the Technical Services Department, including acquisitions, cataloging, database maintenance, receiving, and materials processing. - Assumes general management responsibilities in the absence of the Technical Services Manager. - Supervises assigned staff, which includes hiring, promoting, orienting, training, assigning, and reviewing work performance, annual performance appraisal, and discipline. - Assists in the direction and priorities for the Technical Services Department. Develops policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and best practices are used. - Assists in developing and monitoring the annual budget for the Technical Services Department. - Serves as a liaison with branches, library departments, administrative staf,f and the public, and assists with long-range planning functions. - Works to assess, plan, and coordinate workflow and processes and resolve operational problems. - Assists with productivity and accuracy standards and monitors all aspects of the department’s workflow to meet targets. - Assists with materials invoicing and purchase order functions and monitors the accuracy of related fiscal records. - Assists with the end-of-year closing of purchase records and carryover to the following year. - Assists with developing and maintaining contacts with vendors and library partners. - Assists with acquisitions and receiving processes to coordinate department needs with vendor capabilities and reviews vendor performance. - Monitors the delivery of customer service by departmental staff. - Assists with creating reports and compiles, analyzes, and reports statistics. - Participates in management meetings, training workshops, and library professional organizations. - No current openings at the library
Work at One of the Top Work Places in Utah
Salt Lake County Library has been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in the Wasatch Front.
The ability to positively impact the lives of others is one of the many reasons our jobs are both rewarding and satisfying. Our amazing team creates a thriving community hub where people eagerly share and implement good ideas. We are passionate about and truly committed to improving the life of our customers.
"Even with the millions of resources available to the public – our most valuable resource is our employees. Our team of staff, volunteers, community partners and customers truly make the County Library a great place to work!"—Library Director Jim Cooper
Why is the County Library such a great place to work?
The County Library consistently ranks among the top ten U.S. libraries that serve general populations from 500,000 to 999,999.
Library employees work in a variety of positions across our 18 libraries, two reading rooms, the satellite jail location, administration, support services and our facilities team. The County Library is a division of Salt Lake County Department of Community Services.
Work Hours/Benefits
The Library offers a variety of positions both full and part-time. The majority of our positions, both full and part-time, are eligible for benefits. To support branch staffing needs, the Library employs for non-benefited, substitute positions as well.
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Teen Summer Internships
Most County Library branches host at least one intern each summer offering a variety of opportunities to learn how the library runs, gain career experience, and enjoy a fun and flexible summer work environment.
Learn more about Teen Summer Internships
The County Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Questions about the online application process should be directed to Salt Lake County Human Resources: 385.468.0570.