55 West 3rd Avenue San Mateo, 94402
San Mateo Public Library
Employment Opportunity
Immediate Openings for
Per Diem Library Assistant I (Circulation Services)
THE POSITION: The San Mateo Public Library is seeking an energetic individual to provide a wide variety of library support work. Duties include but are not limited to the following: assisting at the Accounts Desk; checking out and checking in of library materials; registering patrons for library cards; financial transactions at the Accounts Desk; promoting library services and providing consistent, excellent customer service. This recruitment is for one 19-hour Per Diem Library Assistant I position that supports Circulation Services at each of the three San Mateo Public Library locations. An eligibility list will be created for future openings in this classification. This recruitment may also be used to fill on-call Library Assistant positions.
SALARY AND HOURS: $27.92 per hour (Step 1). Below is the starting schedule for the Per Diem Library Assistant I position that may be changed in the future to meet the operational needs of the library. These positions are currently scheduled at two of the three San Mateo Public Library locations, Main and Hillsdale branches. Availability at all three San Mateo Public Library branches is required.
Circulation Services: Per Diem Library Assistant I schedule
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by clerical and specialized college level courses in library science; one year of experience performing general clerical or related work in a public library system; bilingual skills desirable but not required; strong customer service skills are required.
ABILITY TO: Work with a minimum of supervision, follow written and oral instructions; work cooperatively in a team environment.
DEADLINE: Wednesday, January 14, 2025 at 5:00PM or the first 40 applications received.
APPLICATION PROCESS: All applicants must submit a completed official City of San Mateo employment application. The City of San Mateo employment application is available online at http://www.cityofsanmateo.org (Departments > Human Resources > Employment Application). Upon review of applications, candidates who appear to be the best qualified will be invited for an interview.
Application forms for per diem employment may also be picked up at San Mateo City Hall, 330 W. 20th Ave.; Main Library, 55 West Third Ave.; Hillsdale Library, 205 W. Hillsdale Blvd.; or Marina Library, 1530 Susan Court.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit an official City of San Mateo employment application and resume on-line at www.CalOpps.orgOR Submit an official City of San Mateo application and resume to the City of San Mateo:
San Mateo Public Library
Administrative Office (3rd floor)
55 West Third Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94402
For more information, contact Reggie Mallorca, Senior Library Assistant at 650-522-7808; rmallorca@cityofsanmateo.org
An Equal Opportunity Employer: www.smplibrary.org
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This position is considered part-time and offers limited benefits after working a specified number of hours.
Contact phone:
(650)522-7808
Contact email:
rmallorca@cityofsanmateo.org