Library Technician

LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

$17.19/Hour, Grade 7, Step 0

Part-Time Regular, Morning/Early Afternoon Shift

Tooele City Library proudly blends traditional services with innovative and technical needs of the present. Our patrons will attest, your local library is not just a place to check out books; we are a hub of knowledge, services, information, resources, programs, and events designed to enhance your quality of life and assist you with your educational development.

Our staff standards are high. We seek high-energy applicants with exceptional customer service and communication skills including the ability to explain information to patrons with diverse backgrounds and comprehension levels. Applicants must also have experience in operation of personal computer, data input, use of internet, and use of related hardware and software. This position does require a high school diploma.

During a typical day you will:

• Assist patrons with questions, locating materials, checking materials in and out, registering for computer use, setting up user accounts, etc.;
• Assist computer users with general inquiries regarding computer use, navigation of internet/database resources, etc.;
• Assist in preparing and maintaining items for circulation; move and shelve books and material; and,
• Handle cash and electronic transactions.

The job is fast paced and requires performance of repetitive duties. Must be able to perform physical aspects of the job including lifting books and materials, pushing rolling carts, bending at the back and knees, climbing step stools, reaching above head and at eye level, walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time.

The library is open Monday through Saturday. We try to set work schedules with a level of predictability but we do need flexible staff members because we will modify the general work schedule as needed to meet our staffing needs.

• Morning/Early Afternoon
  • 25 hours per week with shifts generally scheduled during the following time period:
    • Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.;
    • Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; and,
    • Saturdays between 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Staff do not work every Saturday but should expect this to be part of their schedule)