Temporary Library Aide

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 (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.

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. 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