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Job Description
Description:
Are you aspiring to work in a library setting? Explore abundant opportunities for growth at the libraries of the City of Palo Alto.
The Palo Alto City Library is recruiting for Library Clerk positions at various branch locations. Library Clerks provide front-end customer service help and assist with daily library branch operations. These positions range from 12 to 15 hours per week and include weekends and some evenings as needed. Previous library or customer service-related experience preferred.
Applications from this posting may be used to fill multiple Library Clerk - Hourly vacancies.
Depending on the applicant qualifications, the position will be filled at the appropriate level/salary of either:- Library Clerk: $27.61 - $32.20
- Library Page: $19.58 - $24.03
For the full Job Description for both Library Clerk and Library Page, please see Essential Duties below.
Essential Duties:
Library Clerk
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:- May answer customers' questions.
- Works at the Accounts Desk; handles customer accounts and fines; provides computer assistance; performs shelving.
- May assist customers with library technology.
- Maintains computer files for library materials; adds, deletes and updates information.
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
Library Page:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:- Shifts collections; pulls or weeds items; performs sweeps.
- Returns library materials to the shelves.
- Performs RFID tagging
- Performs shelf reading.
- Assists in the setup of programs; performs program cleanup.
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
See full job description HERE.
Minimum Qualifications:
Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities which would typically be acquired through:
Library Clerk:- High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months experience working in a library
Library Page:- No experience necessary
Supplemental Information:
Working Conditions:
Work in a library environment with the public; maintains a professional appearance; sustained posture in a standing, walking or seated position for prolonged periods of time; perform bending, lifting, crouching and pushing items weighing up to 50 pounds; perform repetitive small hand and arm motions for prolonged periods of time; may travel to other library facilities; exposed to computer screens for prolonged periods of time.
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
This is an SEIU Hourly (limited-benefits) position that is budgeted to not exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year. The number of hours per week and schedule will be determined based on assignment.
City of Palo Alto offers the following benefits to those in a SEIU Hourly position:
Medical Stipend
$3.80 effectivethe pay period including July 1, 2024.
Sick Leave
Earn .03 hour of sick leave for each hour worked.
Retirement
City of Palo Alto PST (Part-time, Seasonal & Temporary Employees) Retirement Plan
Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security. - Library Clerk: $27.61 - $32.20
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Palo Alto
Show morePalo Alto is located about 35 miles south of San Francisco; and 14 miles north of San Jose. Palo Alto, known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley” and global center of technology and innovation, is the corporate headquarters for many world-class companies and research facilities such as VMWare, Hewlett-Packard, IDEO, Tesla, and Skype. Home to Stanford University and a top-ranked public school system, Palo Alto also features beautiful and historic residential neighborhoods, vibrant shopping and retail districts.
Palo Alto has a highly educated and culturally sophisticated citizenry that is actively engaged in making a difference both locally and globally. Unique among city organizations, Palo Alto operates a full-array of services including its own gas, electric, water, sewer, refuse and storm drainage provided at very competitive rates for its customers.
The birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, is a community of approximately 68,000 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs. Located on the mid-Peninsula between San Francisco and San Jose, Palo Alto is recognized worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technology, medicine, and green innovation. Many world-class businesses maintained or started offices here, including Amazon, Tesla, Hewlett Packard, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Rivian, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, SAP Ariba, Houzz, Varian Medical Systems, and VMware. Numerous start-ups are also at home in Palo Alto, arguably making it the startup capital of the world.
Stanford University is foundational to the history and prestige of Palo Alto, reflected in the community’s dedication to life-long learning. Stanford’s cultural and educational offerings are integral to the vibrancy and charm of Palo Alto, while the City’s exceptional K-12 school district ranks among the top public school systems in the country. With more than 50% of adult residents holding a graduate degree or higher, Palo Alto is frequently listed as one of the most educated cities in the nation.
Home to picturesque tree-lined streets, bike lanes, and historic buildings that reflect its California heritage, Palo Alto boasts a genuine sense of community and an active citizenry with strong environmental values. Beautiful neighborhoods are complemented by vibrant commercial corridors and a bustling economy with premium shopping and dining options. Excellent health care facilities, performing arts, and diverse recreational opportunities are just some of this incredibly desirable community’s cherished amenities.
Join an Award Winning Team
Palo Alto is an award-winning City recognized nationwide as innovative and well-managed. Palo Alto is one of a small number of California cities with a AAA bond rating. Recently, Palo Alto became one of the most livable cities in the U.S. by Livability.com. It's the only city to receive the Platinum Beacon Award in sustainability best practices by California’s Institute for Local Government.
We offer a variety of career paths that relate to building and improving communities. The City has fourteen departments employing 1,000 full-time staff. Police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, and building inspectors keep us safe. Engineers and public works staff build and re-build the physical infrastructure. City planners help envision and shape future community growth. Recreation, arts and library professionals enhance community life. Utilities provides electric, gas, water, sewer and other services. Internal services departments help manage, staff, and protect the City.
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