Library Employment

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Current Openings

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  • Processing Clerk - Facilities Operations Center: Located at 9786 S Prosperity Road, West Jordan. — West Jordan, (Part Time)
    $15.00/hourly - $21.05/hourly (Open till December 29, 2024)
    - Identifies the format and call number of material to be processed. - Attaches labels, jackets and security tags to new materials. - Creates or adapts covers, inserts and/or labels, as necessary, retaining important content, bibliographic and identifier information. - Duplicates and sizes covers and inserts to fit cases. - Distributes processed materials into designated delivery boxes for shipment to the proper destination. - Checks in new materials. - Keeps accurate production statistics. - Completes assigned support tasks. - Assists with other departmental functions, as needed, to cover absences or equalize work load Additional Information: This position runs our Amazon store. Is responsible for processing orders, sort, scan and distribute books for Amazon and other vendors. Located at 9786 S Prosperity Road, West Jordan.
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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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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.