Job Title:	LIBRARY AIDE (PART TIME/EXTRA HELP)
Salary:	$10.86 - $13.57 Hourly $868.80 - $1,085.60 Biweekly $1,882.40 - $2,352.13 Monthly $22,588.80 - $28,225.60 Annually
Job Type:	Extra Help
Location:	San Mateo County, California

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Library Aide is a part time, extra-help (non-benefited) position assigned to a community library or to the Central facility. Working under direct supervision, the Library Aide shelves and retrieves library materials, and performs various clerical and office support tasks. In addition to these basic duties, Library Aides keep library material neat and orderly; operate standard office equipment including fax and copy machines; perform routine processing of some library materials; use the online computer for basic circulation functions; assist with library programs; pack and unpack library material; and perform other duties, as assigned. Library Aides must be available to work a schedule that typically includes a combination of day, evening and weekend shifts. These positions are part time, generally between 10-20 hours per week. IDEAL CANDIDATES We seek candidates who are interested in working in the library environment and maintaining a user-friendly library. We are interested in individuals who are comfortable working with the public as well as working independently. Ease in learning to use the online computer system and operate office equipment is highly desirable. In some community libraries, the ability to speak a second language is preferred. The ideal candidate will have the ability to: Work the required schedule; Perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving library material up to 50 pounds; Organize and file material in alphabetical and numerical order; Follow written and oral instructions; Work independently with minimum supervision; Work effectively as a team member; and Develop customer service skills.
Qualifications:
Candidates will have: Knowledge of : Library functions and purposes. Skill / Ability to : Carry out written and oral instructions about library routines; file books and periodicals according to established library systems; and alphabetize, read and perform simple arithmetic.
Application/Examination:
HOW TO APPLY - At this time we are not accepting online applications. - To apply, you must submit a paper application to each library branch where you are interested in working. Click here for: A description of typical duties; Links to and contact information for the 12 library branch locations; An application form. Remember, you must mail or hand deliver an application to each of the branches were you are interested in working. (NOTE: Applications sent to the Human Resources Department or to the Administrative Offices of the Library System will not be accepted and will not be forwarded to the library branches.) Anyone may apply for the Library Aide position. San Mateo County is building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from candidates who will contribute to our diversity. Library Aide vacancies can not be guaranteed. Please contact the individual Libraries directly before submitting an application. SELECTION PROCESS Submitted applications will be kept on file for six months. When a vacancy occurs the library branch will invite the applicants to a written exam. Those passing the exam will be invited to an interview. From the interview, the most qualified candidate will be offered the position. Selection and hiring of new employees may be made at any time during this process. It is the applicant's responsibility to keep a current application on file with the branches were they are interested in working. Job Number: E071-02