Temporary Library Aide

City of Santa Cruz•West Park, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Santa Cruz Public Libraries is seeking Temporary Library Aides, welcoming a wide range of applicants of all ages and backgrounds including students, part-time workers, and retirees, who are interested in learning about library work and supporting daily library operations. Under supervision, Temporary Library Aides complete routine library tasks and provide clerical support. Work shifts may be assigned to any library branch. The Santa Cruz Public Library System consists of 10 library branches and a Bookmobile. This temporary position is represented by the SEIU bargaining unit. Temporary positions are limited to a total of 999 hours per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).

Requirements

Completion of two years of high school.
High school diploma or tested equivalent is not required.
Competent in communication and interpersonal skills with adults and children
Read and speak English fluently
Basic numeracy with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Computers and standard computer software including Microsoft Office programs
Familiarity with mobile devices
Discern when questions should be referred to the person in charge or the online librarian
Follow written and verbal instructions
Alphabetize and arrange books and other materials in an orderly fashion using standard library organizing structures
Interact in a respectful manner with the public and library staff
Depending on job assignment may be required to be age 18.

Nice To Haves

Experience using libraries
Experience using technology (computers, smart phones, social networking)
Experience working with the public
Basic knowledge of the Dewey decimal system
Fluency in Spanish, an Asian language or Sign language.

Responsibilities

Sorts, shelves, relocates, and searches for library materials.
Prepares and packages books for shipment to other libraries.
Reads shelves for accuracy or order, re-shelving materials as needed.
Straightens and dusts library shelves daily or weekly as needed.
Provides simple directional information to patrons.
Performs simple circulation desk duties – e.g. checking in library materials.
Provides patrons with basic guidance in using Santa Cruz Public Library (SCPL) website, catalog, and multi-function printers.
May assist patrons with basic technology needs.
Assists with setup/take down of meeting rooms or program spaces for library programming.
May assist with programming on or off-site.
Assists with light housekeeping such as picking up books, basic tidying and straightening up.
May help staff open and close library branches.
Acts as reporting agents with respect to the Library’s Code of Conduct and other safety matters.
Performs other related duties that may be reasonably expected as part of this classification.