Library Aide

Library Aide

Salary

$17.12 - $20.80 Hourly

Location

San Leandro, CA

Job Type

Part-Time

Department

Library Department

Opening Date

08/11/2026

Closing Date

8/25/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
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The Position

The Library Services Department is responsible for providing professional library services to meet the educational, cultural, and information needs of the residents of San Leandro. Library Aide perform a variety of customer service and clerical tasks in connection with checking out or checking in library materials, issuing library cards, shelving of books and filing of library materials at Library locations.

The Library Aide position is part-time working about 10 hours per week. Shifts include mornings, afternoons, and evenings. This position also requires weekend shifts on Saturday.

Duties and Responsibilities

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED

This class has no supervisory responsibility. Receives general supervision from assigned higher-level departmental staff.

Examples of Typical Job Functions

The typical job functions of the classification may include, but are not limited to, the functions below and are subject to changes in operational necessity.

• Greets and/or responds to the public, providing basic information and instruction; directs patrons to library self-service options such as self-checkout machines, catalog stations, and kiosks; and answers patrons basic location questions for materials and services referring patrons to appropriate staff for more complex questions or service needs.
• Shelves books and other library materials according to the library's classification system.
• Maintains proper order and neatness of the library public areas; tidying chairs, tables, computer stations, and furniture, and arranges materials, shelves, and display fixtures to maximize browse-ability.
• Assists with the picking up and delivering of materials and supplies.
• Collects materials from book-drop and retrieves materials for use from public and non-public areas. Checks work email for organizational, procedural, and policy updates.
• Assists in the collection of monies for various City goods and services.
• Sets up and takes down audio-visual equipment, tables and chairs for meetings, programming, and social events; cleans, removes debris, and restores to original condition upon conclusion of use.
• Reports all identified issues related to improper functioning or condition of items, equipment, and/or facilities to senior staff; assists in resolving issues.
• For detailed information about the job classification, visit: Library Aide.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION GUIDELINES

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would most likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: High school diploma or certified equivalent (GED) is desired.

Experience: Some experience performing general clerical duties.

Additional Information

The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the hiring department:

Deadline to ApplyAugust 25th, 2026 at 5:00 pmReview of submissions

OngoingPanel interviews

TBDThe City of San Leandro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information regarding ADA accommodations or Veterans preference, please visit the Citys employment FAQs page.

Part-time employees accrue paid leave after working twelve consecutive pay periods (which equals six months) at a rate of four (4) hours for every 50 hours worked.

Part-time employees do not receive any other benefits.

01

The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for the Library Aide position. Responses to the questionnaire will be used to better assess qualifications to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see application or see resume."

• I understand

02

Do you possess a high school diploma or its legal equivalent, such as a GED?

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the following best describes your experience providing customer service to the general public?

• None
• Less than one (1) year of experience
• One (1) to two (2) years experience
• Two (2) to three (3) years experience
• Three (3) or more years

04

Please describe a situation in which you provided excellent customer service.

05

Are you able and willing to perform the physical duties required of a Library Aide, including standing for extended periods, pushing book carts, moving tables and chairs, resetting meeting rooms, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing ladders, and getting in and out of vehicles?

• Yes
• No

06

By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process or released from future employment with the City of San Leandro.

• I agree

Required Question

Employer City of San Leandro

Address 835 East 14th Street

San Leandro, California, 94577

Phone 510-577-3396

Website http://www.sanleandro.org