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Location : City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type: Unclassified - Part-Time, Seasonal
Job Number: LS24-008
Department: Library Services - (UC)
Opening Date: 02/07/2024
Closing Date: 2/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTION
The Department of Library Services has immediate openings for unclassified, part-time, Library Aides Non-Career. Under the Senior Librarian's direct supervision, Library Aides focus on community engagement, and connecting youth and their families/caregivers with library and literacy resources City-wide. The selected candidates will work out of one of the Branch library locations.
Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1600 work hours over 12 months and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions. The incumbent in this position will typically work 18 to 24 hours per week.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL DEMONSTRATE:
SELECTION PROCEDURE
This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter and resume in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.
Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-6927.
The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting
The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-6927.
For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the the selection process. Do you understand the information in the statement above?
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Do you have experience equivalent to six months of full-time clerical experience involving significant amounts of alphabetical and numerical filings?
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Are you able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, follow both verbal and written directions, and to type 20 net words per minute?
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Do you have the ability to lift up to 40 pounds and maneuver book trucks?
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Are you willing to work part-time and irregular schedules, including evenings and weekends?
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Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel? May be required for some assignments.
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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Are you fluent in any of the following languages:
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The application process for this position requires that you attach: (1) a cover letter and (2) a resume. Did you attach both of these documents?
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I understand that required documents, such as resumes, cover letters, degrees, transcripts, certificates, or licenses, must be uploaded to my online application in PDF format at the time of filing. I also understand that any proofs submitted must contain either my name or other identifying characteristic on the form, that proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency.
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I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment. To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.
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Location : City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type: Unclassified - Part-Time, Seasonal
Job Number: LS24-008
Department: Library Services - (UC)
Opening Date: 02/07/2024
Closing Date: 2/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTION
The Department of Library Services has immediate openings for unclassified, part-time, Library Aides Non-Career. Under the Senior Librarian's direct supervision, Library Aides focus on community engagement, and connecting youth and their families/caregivers with library and literacy resources City-wide. The selected candidates will work out of one of the Branch library locations.
Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1600 work hours over 12 months and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions. The incumbent in this position will typically work 18 to 24 hours per week.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Assists patrons with questions, computers, resources, and library services
- Supports program delivery across the library system
- Promotes community engagement and connects youth and their families/caregivers to library and literacy resources
- Provides and assists with children's and teen library programs, such as story time, book clubs and summer reading programs
- Prepares books and library materials for circulation
- Sorts, files and shelves books, documents, periodicals, films, and recordings
- May assist with preparation, sorting, collection and delivery of mail
- Assists with collection maintenance and development
- Prepares periodic reports, including statistics for programs; and,
- Performs other related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience equivalent to six months of full-time clerical experience involving significant amounts of alphabetical and numerical filings
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, follow both verbal and written directions, and to type 20 net words per minute
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and maneuver book trucks
- Willingness to work part-time and irregular schedules, including evenings and weekends
- A valid driver's license or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel, may be required for some assignments
DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- A high school diploma
- One year of library experience
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL DEMONSTRATE:
- Ability to assist with maintaining good patron behavior and discipline within the library
- Ability to be flexible and easily handle varying work assignments and schedules
- Ability to work with large groups of children, teens, and adults in an active atmosphere
- Ability to maintain simple records, and work cooperatively with others, including the public
- Ability to provide positive and consistent customer service to a diverse community
- Ability to exercise professionalism and to combine tact, patience, and a personable demeanor
- Strong computer skills (I.e., internet and Microsoft Office) and the ability to learn library related technology.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter and resume in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.
Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-6927.
The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting
The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-6927.
For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.
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01
INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the the selection process. Do you understand the information in the statement above?
- Yes
- No
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Do you have experience equivalent to six months of full-time clerical experience involving significant amounts of alphabetical and numerical filings?
- Yes
- No
03
Are you able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, follow both verbal and written directions, and to type 20 net words per minute?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have the ability to lift up to 40 pounds and maneuver book trucks?
- Yes
- No
05
Are you willing to work part-time and irregular schedules, including evenings and weekends?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel? May be required for some assignments.
- Yes, I have a valid driver's license.
- No, I do not have a valid driver's license but I have the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation.
- No, I do not have a valid driver's license or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation.
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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Are you fluent in any of the following languages:
- Spanish
- Khmer
- Tagalog
- None
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The application process for this position requires that you attach: (1) a cover letter and (2) a resume. Did you attach both of these documents?
- Yes
- No
09
I understand that required documents, such as resumes, cover letters, degrees, transcripts, certificates, or licenses, must be uploaded to my online application in PDF format at the time of filing. I also understand that any proofs submitted must contain either my name or other identifying characteristic on the form, that proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency.
- Yes
- No
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I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment. To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.
Required Question
