Library Aide - Utah Staffing : Job Details

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. 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.

Nearly continuously: Office environment.

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:

• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills
• 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

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status.