Library Aide

City-of-SAN-Leandro,-C; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of San Leandro Library is seeking a part-time Library Aide to support the circulation desk with basic tasks such as filing, shelving and assisting patrons. This role contributes to friendly, efficient service in the library environment.

Work roughly 10 hours per week, with morning, afternoon and evening shifts, including Saturdays. High school diploma or GED is desirable; some clerical experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills desired.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Some clerical experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Greet patrons and provide basic information; direct to self-checkout and catalog stations.
• Shelve books and organize materials according to the library system.
• Maintain neat public areas and assist with setup for meetings and events.
• Assist with picking up and delivering materials and collect monies as needed.
• Report issues with items or facilities to staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Clerical duties

Shelving books

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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. The Library is seeking candidates with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. This position is assigned as a Library Aide to the circulation department will perform a variety of library operational support tasks which may include filing, copying, sorting and organizing materials, and shelving booksThe 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.

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.

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.

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

Deadline to Apply August 25th, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Review of submissions Ongoing

Panel interviews TBD

The City of San Leandro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information regarding ADA accommodations or Veteran's preference, please visit the City's employment FAQ's page.