What are the responsibilities and job description for the City of Long Beach, CA is hiring: LIBRARY ASSISTANT (LIBRARY AIDE NON-CAREER) in position at City of Long Beach, CA?
Salary : $22.68 Hourly
Location : City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type : Unclassified - Part-Time, Seasonal
Job Number : LS25-016
Department : Library Services - (UC)
Opening Date : 01 / 14 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTION
The Department of Library, Arts and Culture has an immediate opening for two (2) unclassified, at-will, part-time, Library Assistant (Library Aide Non-Career). Under the direct supervision of a General Librarian or Senior Librarian, the Library Assistants will assist patrons of all ages with questions, computers, resources, and library services. The selected candidate will work out of Main Library.
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;
- Arrange supplies and work areas each day and request additional supplies as necessary;
- Attend scheduled training sessions;
- Prepare periodic reports, including internship progress; and;
- Help run Library Programs;
- Performs other related duties as asigned.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL DEMONSTRATE
SELECTION PROCEDURE
This recruitment will close at 11 : 59 PM Pacific Time on January 28, 2024 To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education (if qualifying with a degree) 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 call 562-570-7198.
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 is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Applicant Appeal Process 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 562-570-7198 .
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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?
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS : Do you have experience equivalent to six months of full-time clerical experience involving significant amounts of alphabetical and numerical filings?
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?
Do you have the ability to lift up to 40 pounds and maneuver book trucks?
Are you willing to work part-time and irregular schedules, including evenings and weekends?
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.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS : Are you fluent in any of the following languages :
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS NOTICE : I understand that required documents, such as resumes, cover letters, degrees, or transcripts, 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 characteristics on the form, that proof of education for academic degrees must indicate degree conferral, and that proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency.
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT : 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 the information 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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