Library Aide (Part-Time)

Library Aide (Part-Time)

Salary

$22.85 - $25.22 Hourly

Location

Richmond Public Library - Main Branch 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804, CA

Job Type

Part-time Hourly

Job Number

2026-027

Department

Library

Opening Date

10/26/2026

Closing Date

11/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Introduction

Part-Time/Hourly Opportunity!

Richmond Public Library is seeking Library Aides to help with a variety of tasks, including shelving books and assisting library users. Richmond Public Library Aides typically work on at any of our three locations (Bayview Branch Library, West Side Branch Library, and the Temporary Auditorium Library) or on the librarys bookmobile. Richmond Public Library is the oldest library in Contra Costa County and receives over 60,000 visits per year. The Librarys main branch, at 325 Civic Center Plaza, is currently undergoing a renovation and is expected to re-open in late 2027.

The hourly salary for this classification is as high as $25.22 at the top step, with approved Cost of Living Adjustments on July 1, 2027 (5%). Additionally, City-paid benefits include sick leave in accordance with state law.

Position Description and Duties

Under close supervision, the Library Aide performs a variety of clerical and manual tasks, including assisting at the Library's Circulation Desk, carrying out duties typically assigned to a Library Page I/II, and performing related work as required. This is an entry-level, part-time position.

The City of Richmond is the City of Pride and Purpose, and we value these traits in our employees!

The intent of this job specification is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Assist at the Circulation Desk by checking library materials in and out, registering new patrons, sorting books, and collecting monies for library fines, lost materials, and items for sale.

• Does routine computer inputting.

• Assists the clerical and professional staff in special assignments.

• Pages books, periodicals, and media from shelves and files.

• Sorts, shelves, and returns books, periodicals, and other library materials according to an established system.

• Clears books from tables and maintains good order in reading rooms.

• Performs messenger and delivery service on foot or through the use of a City vehicle.

• Packs and unpacks books.

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Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Experience working in a library is desired but not required.

Required License or Certifications

• Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside of Richmond to meet program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California drivers license and a satisfactory driving record is required.

Highly Desirable

• Weekend or evening availability

REQUIRED KSAs FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Computer keyboard

Ability to:

• Deal effectively with the public and with staff
• Use an automated check-in and out system
• Perform simple math computations.

Additional Information

Application and Selection Process

To Apply: Interested individuals must apply online by fully completing the City of Richmond Employment Application, including answers to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications or those lacking in sufficiently detailed information will be rejected. Resumes or prior applications will not be accepted in lieu of a thoroughly completed application. All communication regarding this recruitment will be via email. Each applicant must apply with a monitored email address.

Qualifying Phase: All completed applications will be evaluated based on job-related qualifications criteria, which may include desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department(s). Candidates may be screened for better qualified.

Selection Process: The applications of those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be submitted to the Community Services Department hiring manager for further consideration. The better-qualified candidates may be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include an interview. Applications will remain on file for six (6) months.

Background Check and Tuberculosis Testing: Candidates will be required to complete a background check and Tuberculosis testing as a condition of employment.

About the City of Richmond

The City of Richmond lies on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, five miles north of Berkeley and seven miles northeast across the Bay from downtown San Francisco. A hub of multimodal transportation, many of our residents and businesses are located in Richmond because of its central location and easy access to the Amtrak/Capitol Corridor, BART, AC Transit, the ferry, and two freeways (I-80 & I-580). Residents, visitors, and employees enjoy Richmond's numerous recreational opportunities, which include 32 miles of shoreline and over 3,000 acres of shoreline parks, more segments of the Bay Trail completed than any other city, several recreational boat harbors and yacht clubs, and thousands of acres of contiguous inland regional parks and open space. The City has substantial economic resources but is still affordable compared to other Bay Area cities. Our community is welcoming, diverse, and actively engaged.

Richmond is truly the City of Pride and Purpose!

Immigration Reform and Control Act

In compliance with the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986, individuals offered employment by the City of Richmond will be required to show documentation of eligibility to work in the United States as a condition of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The City of Richmond is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, religion, citizenship, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, marital status, reproductive health decision-making, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, or military or veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

Disaster Service Workers

California Government Code Title I, Sections 3100 - 3109, declares all public employees to be Disaster Service Workers, subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law. More information can be found here.

EOE/ADA/DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

WEBSITE: www.ci.richmond.ca.us

Analyst: N. Williams

10/2026

THIS JOB CLASS IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS.

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The purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to gather information to evaluate your qualifications for this position. For your application to receive further consideration, you must submit a complete application and provide clear, concise, but detailed responses to all supplemental questions by the final filing date and time. Where applicable, responses to the supplemental questions must match the information provided in the "Work Experience" and "Education" sections of your application. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Failure to follow these instructions will result in disqualification. Do you acknowledge that you have read and understood the above information?

• Yes
• No

02

Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Attended college (no degree) or trade school.
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Masters Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Not Applicable

03

How many years of experience do you have working in a library? (Any experience indicated must be verifiable in the work experience section of your application.)

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 or more years

04

Are you available to work on Saturdays and/or 5:00 - 7:00 PM on Monday through Wednesday?

• Yes
• No

05

Please indicate your level of proficiency using computers: Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced. Describe the software applications you have used and the tasks you have performed.

06

Please describe a time when you received excellent customer service. What did you receive help with, and what made the experience special? (Maximum 200 words.)

07

Please list any languages other than English in which you are fluent. If none, enter "N/A." Bilingual skills are preferred but not required.

Required Question

Employer City of Richmond (CA)

Address 450 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 310

Richmond, California, 94804-1630

Phone 510-620-6602

Website https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us