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Library Aide (PT)
City of Alameda
Library Department
Location
Alameda, California, 94501
Salary
$17.46 - $21.27
per hour
Type
Part-Time
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March 9, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This part-time Library Aide position at the Alameda Free Library involves hands-on tasks like sorting and shelving books using the Dewey decimal system, processing magazines and newspapers, cleaning materials, and maintaining order in the collection.
It may require lifting boxes and using ladders to reach high shelves.
Ideal candidates are detail-oriented individuals at least 16 years old who enjoy organized, entry-level work and are available for flexible day, evening, or weekend shifts at the main or branch libraries.
Key Requirements
- Minimum age of 16 years at time of hire
- Work permit required if under 18 years old
- Ability to perform manual tasks including shelving books in Dewey decimal order
- Capability to lift boxes and climb ladders
- Availability for part-time shifts including days, evenings, and weekends
- Willingness to work at main and branch library locations
- Entry-level position; no prior experience specified
Full Job Description
The Alameda Free Library currently has year-round openings for part-time Library Aides to perform manual and clerical work consisting of shelving books in correct Dewey decimal order, assisting with magazine/newspaper processing, cleaning books, maintaining the alphabetical order of library materials, and other related work as needed. Work may also involve lifting boxes and climbing ladders to re-shelve books.NOTE: Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years old at the time of hire and have a work permit if under the age of 18. This is an entry level position.
This is a part-time job with day, evening, and weekend shifts. Work may be scheduled to include the main and branch locations.
This job will close once 100 applications have been received, so apply as soon as possible.
Additional Information
SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be evaluated to determine which applicants will move forward in the selection process.OTHER INFORMATION: Part time positions are not benefited with the exception of accrued sick leave, which is provided in accordance with the Healthy Workplace Healthy Family Act of 2014 (AB 1522)
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Alameda encourages minorities, women and the disabled to apply. It is the City's policy that all aspects of employment and promotion shall be without regard to sex, marital status or disability (except where dictated by requirements of the position), race, sexual orientation, political affiliation, religious creed, color, national origin or age. Qualified disabled persons must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. No individual may pose a direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself or other individuals in the workplace. Barring undue hardship, reasonable accommodations can be made in the application and examination process for disabled individuals or for religious reasons. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be made in advance to the Human Resources Department. Hearing Impaired TDD (510) 522-7538.
The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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