Temporary Library Aide

Temporary Library Aide

Salary

$18.70 - $22.73 Hourly

Location

City of Santa Cruz, CA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

26-077

Department

Library

Opening Date

06/11/2026

Closing Date

6/18/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
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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. For more information on the Library including branch locations and hours, please visit www.santacruzpl.org.

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).

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply, submit:

• A completed online City application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of filling out application form completely. Click the Apply button to begin the application process.
• Response to the supplemental questions. Failure to answer the supplemental questions will result in disqualification.

SELECTION PROCESS:

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Santa Cruz in an equal opportunity employer.

• Applications will be screened based on the minimum qualifications for the Temporary Library Aide classification.

• Library staff will review qualified applications when a vacancy occurs and will contact only those applicants being offered an interview. No other notification will be made. Applications are kept on file until the next open recruitment.

• Prior to appointment, a pre-employment process must be successfully completed. The pre-employment process includes, but is not limited to, successfully completing a Department of Justice fingerprint check, filling out new hire paperwork, and attending a Human Resources appointment. New hires who are under the age of 18 at time of hire will be required to complete an "Intent to Employ a Minor and Request for a Work Permit" in accordance with the State of California Department of Education.

Temporary Library Aides must be available to work at all of the following locations:

Aptos Branch

7695 Soquel Drive

Aptos

Boulder Creek Branch

13390 West Park Avenue

Boulder Creek

Branciforte Branch

230 Gault Street

Santa Cruz

Capitola Branch

2005 Wharf Road

Capitola

Downtown Branch

224 Church Street

Santa Cruz

Felton Branch

6121 Gushee Street

Felton

Garfield Park Branch

705 Woodrow Avenue

Santa Cruz

La Selva Beach Branch

316 Estrella Avenue

La Selva Beach

Live Oak Branch

2380 Portola Drive

Santa Cruz

Scotts Valley Branch

251 Kings Village Road

Scotts Valley

Typical Duties

(May include, but are not limited to, those duties listed below.)

• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires frequent sitting, walking, standing, reaching, stooping, repetitive use of hands, and pushing in the performance of daily activities. Crouching, working overhead, grasping and twisting is required in the performance of weekly activities. Occasional climbing, kneeling, pulling, and finger dexterity is required. The position requires near and far vision and normal hearing in the performance of daily activities. The need to lift up to 35 pounds on a daily basis is required and with the need to lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Completion of two years of high school. High school diploma or tested equivalent is not required.

Skills:

• 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

Abilities:

• 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

Other Requirements:

• Depending on job assignment may be required to be age 18.

Licenses and Certificates

• None required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

Career Ladder

• Director of Libraries
• Assistant Director of Libraries
• Librarian III
• Librarian II
• Librarian I
• Library Specialist
• Library Assistant IV
• Library Assistant III /Library Information Specialist
• Library Assistant II /Bookmobile Library Assistant
• Library Assistant I
• Library Aide

The City of Santa Cruz offer benefits to temporary employees such as reimbursement up to $100 per quarter for a portion of health care costs (employee must work more than 220 hours in defined quarter) and discount bus pass program. Temporary service employees are eligible to participate in the CalPERS long term care insurance program.

Upon completion of 600 hours worked, employees receive 19 hours in-lieu time, and for every 200 hours of work thereafter, employees receive 9 hours of in-lieu time. In-Lieu time can be used for paid leave or paid in cash. The terms of listed benefits are subject to change, depending upon current MOU and future negotiations.

See MOU.

01

This position requires the completion of two years of high school. I meet this requirement:

• Yes
• No

02

Depending on job assignment, the candidate may be required to be at least 18 years old.

• I am under the age of 18.
• I am at least 18 years old.

03

I am available to work at all Branches (as listed on the job flyer and at https://www.santacruzpl.org/branches/) Note: A "No" response will eliminate your application from consideration.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Santa Cruz

Address 809 Center St.

Room 6

Santa Cruz, California, 95060

Phone 831-420-5040

Website http://www.cityofsantacruz.com