Temporary Library Aide

Salary: $16.12 - $19.59 Hourly
Location : City of Santa Cruz, CA
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 24-050
Department: Library
Opening Date: 12/14/2023
Max Number of Applicants: 35
The Position
Recruitment #24-050

• Must be 16 years of age or older at time of application; some job assignments have a minimum age requirement of 18.
  
• Must be able to work at all Branches listed below.
  
• This recruitment will close upon receipt of 35 applications and will no longer appear on the City's website.

THE POSITION: Under supervision, Temporary Library Aides complete routine library tasks and provide clerical support. Work shifts may be assigned to any library branch.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To apply, submit:

1. 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.
2. Response to the supplemental questions. Failure to answer the supplemental questions will result in disqualification.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Applications will be initially 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.
NOTE: City HR offices will be closed from 12/25/23 to 01/07/24. Inquiries to application status will not be responded to until the office re-opens on 01/08/24.
* Selected candidates must undergo fingerprint screening (paid for by the City) as part of the pre-employment process.
The Santa Cruz Public Library System consists of 10 library branches and a Bookmobile. Temporary Library Aides must be available to work at all of the following locations:
Aptos Branch (currently closed for construction, tentative open early 2024)
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 as required.

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
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
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.

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
N/A
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
01
I am at least 16 years of age.

• Yes
• No

02
Depending on job assignment may be required to be age 18. I meet this requirement:

• Yes
• No

03
I am available to work at all Branches (listed at the end of the flyer). (Note: A "No" response will eliminate your application from consideration.)

• Yes
• No

Required Question