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Under direct supervision, a Library Page is to sort, shelve, straighten, and relocate library materials on the shelves; pull library materials off shelves, and prepare the library for opening/closing procedures.  The ability to quickly and accurately sort items alphabetically and numerically.  This is an ideal job for someone who has good organizational skills, and able to work with others. A library page also provides basic directional information to library users.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull carts. Employees must possess the ability to lift and carry materials and objects up to 25 pounds and push and pull materials and objects up to 75 pounds with the use of proper equipment.

The City of Redwood City’s Library Department

Invites You To Apply For The part-time (20 hours per week) Regular Position Of:

Library Assistant I/II Bilingual

Providing a variety of services for children, adults, and families, the current opening is based at the bilingual Fair Oaks Branch Library. Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) is highly preferred.  Performs a wide variety of technical and clerical library work related to such activities as circulation and assisting customers in a team-oriented atmosphere.  The candidate will be friendly, outgoing, enthusiastic, creative, technologically savvy and able to consistently provide superb service to a diverse community of library users.  The candidate may also be assigned to work at other Redwood City Public Library locations.  The position will require work during the day, evenings and weekends. We may use the eligibility list created from this recruitment process to fill any part-time positions that occur in other Redwood City Public Library locations, during the life of the eligibility list.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to, the following:  Acknowledge and greet customers; provide high level public service at the Customer Assistance desk ; register new customers; collect overdue fines; answer routine directional  and informational questions; explain library policies and resolve problems; use basic reference sources to locate information requested by customers;  assist in developing procedures, and prepare reports/surveys as directed; open/close the branches; assist in  library electronic services projects; provide basic troubleshooting of computer hardware/software;  input into library database bibliographic information and customer records; assist in the processing of library materials; repair, retrieve and shelve library materials; perform routine clerical assignments; assign routine tasks and provide instruction to Library Pages; assist in receiving library materials; receive/sort/distribute incoming mail; inventory and order supplies; assist in preparation of displays and exhibits; assist with library programs, special events, and outreach;  and perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities are qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education & Experience

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.  At least one year recent experience performing direct interactive general public customer services or related work in a library or significant experience working in a direct interactive public customer services position is required.    Experience working in team-oriented atmosphere is highly preferred.  Appointment may be at the Library Assistant I or II level, depending on qualifications.

For a full job description visit: https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=454

License & Certificates

• Incumbent may be required to travel between various locations during their scheduled work shift.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.

Knowledge of:

• Customer service principles

• Standard library procedures, including circulation, search procedures, and the use of reference sources.
• Computers and software.
• General types and uses of library materials.
• Policies, procedures, organization and operating details of a library.
• Basic technology devices, programs and applications
• Electronic resources and basic troubleshooting.

Ability to:

• Provide excellent customer service in a friendly cooperative manner.
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in written form.
• Work well as a proactive and innovative team member
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Respond to general assistance inquiries of library customers and respond to reference questions.
• Assist customers in locating library materials and using library materials
• Troubleshoot basic technology problems
• Communicate in both Spanish and English.
• Sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach and lift 20 pounds and push/pull 50 pounds.
• Work during the day, evenings and weekends.
• Work independently and with direct supervision.

A City application including a pre-requisite questionnaire is required. Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to pass a background check (at no cost to the candidate) including the following:

1. Criminal History Check
2. DMV Check
3. Fingerprinting

Open Until Filled, First Review of Applications on 10/28/19   

Application Process

Apply online at www.CalOpps.org Member Agency: Redwood City    

Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process, should advise the Human Resources Division upon submittal of application.   

Selection Process Oral Board Interview Tentatively scheduled for November 7, 2019.  All applications will be reviewed for neatness, accuracy, completion, relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications.  The most qualified applicants will be asked to participate in the testing process, which will consist of an interview with Department staff.   

CITY VALUES:

Our Core Purpose: Build a Great Community Together   

The values that guide us are:

• EXCELLENCE: Passion to do our best in each moment.
• INTEGRITY: Do the right thing, not the easy thing.
• SERVICE: We care and it makes a difference.
• CREATIVITY: Freedom to imagine and courage to act.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Natural Resource Aide (Miscellaneous hourly) with the City of South San Francisco. This is a non-benefitted, temporary part-time position- approximately 2 year duration. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  UNTIL FILLED OR UPON RECEIPT OF THE FIRST 75 ONLINE APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

Position Description

Through a grant funded by San Mateo County’s Measure K for the Sign Hill Habitat Restoration Project, this entry-level classification will perform maintenance and labor tasks in support of habitat management and restoration activities. Work may be performed independently or as a member of a crew. Depending upon assignment, work is performed under close to general supervision. Work is reviewed while in progress and by the results achieved. Incumbents may provide limited work direction to temporary or volunteer workers.

The City of Redwood City

Library Homework Center recreation specialist  

Fair Oaks Branch Library

2510 Middlefield Road

Schaberg Branch Library

2140 Euclid Avenue

Mondays          

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Mondays

   2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesdays

 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesdays

      2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesdays

  4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Wednesdays

  2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thursdays

  4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Thursdays

      1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:  Assist students, primarily 3rd through 8th grades, with homework assignments; monitor behavior of students; ensure that the Homework Center environment is conducive to school work; welcome volunteers and help them connect with students; answer homework related questions from parents; set up materials and keep Homework Center area neat; track monthly statistics; provide occasional activities for after completion of homework such as crafts or story read-aloud; and perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skill and abilities are qualifying.  A Typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and abilities would be:

Education & Experience

Education equivalent to the completion of 12th grade is required.  Prior experience working with children is highly preferred.  Knowledge of mathematics through algebra I and a high level of grammar, spelling and writing are required.  Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) is highly preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Mathematics algebra I.
• English usage, grammar and spelling.
• Various age appropriate activities and crafts.

Ability to:

• Assist 1st-8th grade students with homework and provide academic support in an engaging, proactive and positive manner.
• Monitor behavior of students and keep an atmosphere that is conducive to school work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with students, parents, volunteers, supervisor and library staff.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• Work with little direct supervision.
• Work independently and as a team member.
• Organize and facilitate age appropriate activities for 1st-5th graders.
• Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) is highly desirable.

Must be physically capable of performing the essential job functions of this classification.

A City application is required. Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to pass a background check (at no cost to the candidate) including the following:

1. Criminal History Check
2. DMV Check
3. Fingerprint

Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process, should advise the Human Resources Division upon submittal of application.

Selection Process

All applications will be reviewed as they are submitted for neatness, accuracy, completion, relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications.  The most qualified applicants will be asked to participate in the testing process, which will consist of an interview with Library Department staff.

The values that guide us are:

• EXCELLENCE: Passion to do our best in each moment.
• INTEGRITY: Do the right thing, not the easy thing.
• SERVICE: We care and it makes a difference.
• CREATIVITY: Freedom to imagine and courage to act.

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Librarian I/II (Teen/Children's)

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love  working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video: 

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

For more detailed information regarding the minimum qualifications and essential functions of the position, please review the Librarian I/II job description.

Part-time with Prorated Benefits (.625 FTE)

Come be part of the San Mateo Public Library team. You would be joining an organization whose mission it is to serve the community with a collaborative, innovative and professional spirit. The Library is looking for someone who embodies the City of San Mateo’s shared values of respect, creativity, inclusivity, transparency, and integrity, to provide a wide variety of literacy-based services and programs.

The San Mateo Public Library is a dynamic community resource and destination that includes the Main Library, a state of the art LEED Gold rated green building, and two community branch libraries.  The Library provides library services to residents of the City of San Mateo and the Town of Hillsborough and is part of the Peninsula Library System (PLS), a consortium of public library jurisdictions and community college libraries in San Mateo County.  The Library is also part of the Pacific Library Partnership, a consolidation of four library systems in the greater Bay Area of Northern California.

The San Mateo Public Library is seeking an energetic and motivated individual to be a part-time Literacy Specialist (.625 full-time equivalent).  In this position, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with a dedicated team of literacy staff comprising our Project Read program. Under the supervision of the Literacy Program Coordinator, the ideal candidate will work with Project Read staff to create fun, meaningful and literacy-focused programs and services for adults and families. The ideal candidate will also be a person with a passion for working with adult learners and tutors, demonstrating skill and innovation in the planning and implementation of various learning opportunities.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work,

https://youtu.be/XNAF7GZUNl8?list=PL3QUX6-y-89-D28g895DzvObmoD89Dqdn

• Plan and present volunteer training workshops and programs; match volunteer to appropriate literacy activity and match students with volunteer tutors; prepare and provide instructional plan for students and trains tutors in implementing lesson plans; administer adult literacy student assessments.
• Plan, organize, and implement instructional and supportive workshops and activities for students and volunteers, which may include writing workshops, reading groups, continuing education sessions and support groups.
• Plan, organize, and implement family events and story times for literacy program clients.  Plan and implement early childhood literacy program and assists and collaborates with professionals involved with the program.
• Plan, organize, and provides student and tutor recognition events and develop, design, and create promotional materials and displays.
• You may be required to work nights and weekends, so demonstrating work schedule flexibility it essential.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org

TO VIEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, CLICK JOB PDF BELOW.

TO VIEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, CLICK JOB PDF BELOW.

The City of Redwood City is looking for energetic people interested in working approximately 5 -15 hours per week, Monday-Sunday, varying hours, performing children’s reference services, planning and presenting storytimes, organizing and conducting library programs, assisting with homework, shelving library materials, and supervising and monitoring youth customers in the main library or library branches.  

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

San Mateo Public Library

Employment Opportunity

 Immediate Opening for a Child Care Provider

Close Date: Open until filled or upon receipt of the first 50 applications, whichever occurs first.    

Project Read – San Mateo is seeking child care assistance during English tutoring classes.

Position:          Recreation Specialist II / Library

Salary:             $15.48 per hour.

Job Type:         Part time – no benefits

Hours:              Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m., some evenings & weekends.    

Daily responsibilities may include:

• Engage with children in play activities such as games, puzzles, reading books, coloring (all toys and equipment provided by program). 
• Notify parents when children need to use the bathroom or diapers need to be changed; or take children to the bathroom during library programs.   
• Help set up room.
• Help maintain the cleanliness of toys and rooms.
• Put away toys and supplies at end of session.   
• Help clean up after Library programs.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Prior experience caring for young children. 
• Good communication skills with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to speak Spanish, bilingual – Spanish & English – preferred.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Good judgment and safety skills. 
• Punctuality, reliability and trustworthiness.
• Pass Live Scan fingerprint background check.

ADA Special Requirement:  Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:  ability to work in a standard classroom / library environment; ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, reach, twist and lift 40 pounds and push/pull 200 pounds.

Close Date: Open until filled or upon receipt of the first 50 applications, whichever occurs first.                   

To Apply:  Submit an official City of San Mateo employment application to:

Project Read, San Mateo Public Library

55 West Third Avenue, San Mateo, CA  94402

or

Submit an online application and resumé at www.calopps.org.

Resumes may be submitted but must accompany the official City of San Mateo employment application. Upon review of applications, candidates who appear to be the best qualified will be invited for an interview.

Employment application forms may be printed from the City of San Mateo website at:  www.cityofsanmateo.org, under Human Resources.

For Additional Information:  Contact Donya Sultani, Literacy Program Coordinator at 650-522-7845 or email at: sultani@cityofsanmateo.org.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

www.smplibrary.org