Library Assistant I (20586430)

Job Description:

Library Assistant I (20586430)

Description

Join our dynamic and growing library, and be part of a team that gives our community the opportunity to learn, grow, and connect. The City of Menlo Park seeks per diem Library Assistants to contribute to operations activities, projects and programs in the Library and Community Services Department. Per diem Library Assistants may support a combination of the activities below depending on the needs--location of service may vary. An outstanding opportunity to gain experience and grow with a great team of people in a dynamic and interesting work environment.

Per diem Library Assistants are part-time and non-benefited.

Job Duties/Functions

• On a continuous basis, sits at a desk and/or stands at counter for long periods of time. Intermittently bends, twists, kneels or squats while shelving books, opening boxes, or moving equipment; twists and reaches office equipment; writes and uses keyboard to communicate and enters/retrieves data; runs errands; lifts or carries weight of up to 50 pounds. Pushes loaded book carts
• Assists users in the use of computers and/or other electronic devices
• Provides or supports story time sessions (children or adult,) or the willingness to learn how to provide the service
• Hosts programs (children, teen, adult,) or the willingness to learn how to provide the service
• Supports and/or coordinate programs both in the planning and promotion phases
• Assists with collection maintenance and development
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Description URL:

https://menlopark.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/administrative-services/documents/human-resources/job-classifications/seiu/library-assistant-i.pdf

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Adaptability
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with a wide variety of library users
• Ability to obtain information through questioning; work firmly and courteously with the public; and work effectively with interruption
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action within scope of responsibility
• Ability and willingness to follow oral and written instructions
• Desire to learn new skills and willingness to share knowledge in the library highly collaborative environment
• Proficiency with library search tools
• Proficiency with ILS (Integrated Library Systems)
• Understands and uses the Dewey Decimal System
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to works shifts, including weekends, evenings, holidays as assigned

Education and Experience
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade
• Two (2) years of office clerical or customer service experience or one (1) year of experience working in a library

Benefits

These are non-benefited temporary positions. A temporary employee may not work more than 1000 hours per year and will receive sick leave in accordance with State Law.

Special Instructions

This recruitment will be continuously screened and candidates may be asked to come in for interviews until the positions are filled. The tentative final filing date is June 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at (650) 330-6670 for accommodation requests.

Before receiving an offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a reference criminal conviction history questionnaire and DOJ fingerprinting.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.

Please contact Rose Waldman via email at
RFWaldman@menlopark.gov
or phone at 650-330-2516 with any questions about the position.

Closing Date/Time: 6/13/2025 at 5pm

Salary:

$29.75-$36.15 Hourly