- Salary
- $16 – $18/hr
- Location
- CA 91007, CA, CA
- Type
- Part-time
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
At the Arcadia Library and Museum Services Department, we have a passion for service to our community and a belief that our residents and customers are a priority. We believe that our value lies in what we give and our employees are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to excellent, proactive customer service, connecting with our community, finding creative solutions, and innovative thinking.
We are looking for dedicated and customer service oriented Library Aides to join our dynamic team. If you’d like to join a team that inspires you to go “Above & Beyond,” we invite your application!
- Creative and detail-oriented
- Flexible, proactive, and eager to learn
- Team player with stellar customer service skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Application Submission Deadline:
Application filing period will close at 11:59 PM on Monday, November 30, 2026
Qualifications Appraisal Interviews (100%):
Week of December 14, 2026 (Tentative)
Applications will be reviewed periodically with the first review taking place on November 20, 2026.
DEFINITION
Under immediate or general supervision, the Library Aide performs a wide variety of routine, technical, and clerical library duties in support of the various sections of the library; processes library materials; checks materials in and out of the library; assists patrons with the use of technology and provides general assistance to patrons.
- Exercises no supervision.
- Provide direct assistance to patrons with basic information regarding use of library materials, equipment, and services.
- Sort and shelve items alphabetically and numerically for different sections including fiction, non-fiction, new books, audio-visual items, , oversize books, large print books, international language books, paperbacks, newspapers, and periodicals; straighten and shelf-read shelves.
- Provide customer service by assisting patrons with use of computers and related equipment, including copiers, scanner and printers.
- Maintain equipment by providing basic-level troubleshooting, re-supplying and cleaning. Report technical problems to appropriate library personnel.
- Assist patrons with use of software, particularly the automated computer reservation system.
- Enforce City policies, rules and regulations.
- Train volunteers for computer assistance.
- Assist in processing current library materials; evaluate and maintain orderliness of shelved materials; pull and route materials in need of mending, binding, repairing, or discarding.
- Check in and check out books and other library materials; register patrons and issue library cards; collect fines and process transactions.
- Provide assistance to library patrons in using periodicals and microfilm reader and other equipment.
- Perform general clerical duties; assist in preparing program materials.
- Prepare materials for delivery; receive and distribute library items.
- Perform routine bibliographic functions; check reading lists and bibliographies.
- Operate office machines.
- Assist with library programs including setting up chairs and tables.
- Pick up and deliver library materials from outside bins to Library; empty book trucks.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- The English alphabet.
- Basic mathematical principles.
- Basic filing procedures.
- Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment.
- Operate routine library equipment.
- Work independently and as part of a team to complete assignments.
- Work in a fast-paced and busy environment.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with patrons and staff.
- Perform clerical library work with speed and accuracy
- Perform routine arithmetic calculations.
- Stay current with emerging technology, including digital media.
- Learn how to use the Dewey Decimal classification systems.
- Learn basic library services and functions.
- Learn to troubleshoot equipment as needed.
- Perform circulation duties including processing and shelving of books, periodicals, and other materials.
- Perform cash register operations and/or cash handling procedures.
- Participate and assist on public desks and special projects/programs.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Application:
A fully completed online application is required to be submitted. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed and hard copy applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required online employment application. All certificates, resumes, cover letters, and other documents requested by the City for the position advertised, must be uploaded with your online application.
The Selection Process:
All applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%. The City reserves the right to limit the number of interviews conducted. Candidates will be notified via e-mail or telephone if they qualify to move to the next step in the selection process. The interview score will determine ranking on the eligibility list and will remain in effect for one year. Pre-employment background and medical examinations are additional requirements for hire. Failure on any part of the selection process will result in removal from the recruitment process. Please Note: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in the selection process, please notify Human Resources in writing when you submit your application.
Please Note: If you have a health or medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief that may require that the City provide you with an accommodation in either the selection process or the performance of your duties, please notify Human Resources in writing when you submit your application.