Library Page

THIS EXAM HAS A LIMITED FILING PERIOD

Online applications will only be accepted from

5:00 PM, Monday, July 21, 2014 through 5:00 PM, Monday, July 28, 2014. 

On Monday, July 21st, the "Click Here to Apply" button will appear on the bottom of this page. Be aware that if you only complete an application template and fail to submit it to apply for this position, your application will not be accepted.

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THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION.  The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended.

Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.  Applications will only be accepted on-line.

 

 

The Alameda County Library is looking to fill several Library Page vacancies at the following branch locations: Albany, Fremont, San Lorenzo and Union City.

While the list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the immediate vacancies, this list may also be used to fill vacancies that may arise in the future at any of Alameda County's Library Branches.

  

ABOUT THE ALAMEDA COUNTY LIBRARY

The Alameda County Library provides library services from ten branch libraries in the cities of Albany, Dublin, Fremont, Newark and Union City and the unincorporated communities of Castro Valley and San Lorenzo. Outreach services are provided through the Bookmobile, the Literacy Program, the Senior Outreach Program, and the County Jails.

The County Library was established in 1910 and is governed by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. The Alameda County Library Advisory Commission advises County Librarian Jean Hofacket and the Board of Supervisors on library services.

The County Library is funded primarily by local property taxes, with additional revenue from State grants and contracts with cities for additional open hours and services. The Board of Supervisors allocates a portion of a utility users and business license tax which is collected only in the unincorporated areas of the County to the Library for service to the unincorporated areas. The Alameda County Library Foundation and active Friends of the Library or Library League groups in each community support library programs and services.

To learn more about the Alameda County Library, please visit their website at: http://www.aclibrary.org/ 

THE POSITION

Under close supervision, Library Pages do general manual and clerical work in a public library under the supervision of a Lead Clerk or Supervising Clerk. Positions are filled on a part-time basis; and do related work as required.

 

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
(The following is a sample of duties and is not intended to be all inclusive.)

• Shelves books and other library resources according to numbers or alphabetically by author's name and title.
• Checks numbers and authors' names on shelved books; straightens books, magazines, newspapers, DVD's, CD's and books on CD to maintain proper order and neatness.
• Collects materials from book drop; unloads bins of library material received from other branches.
• Retrieves back issues of magazines and newspapers.
• Performs simple mending on books and magazines.
• Checks library materials in on a computer terminal.
• Answers patrons’ basic location questions for material and services and refers patrons to appropriate staff for more complex questions or service needs.

 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will encompass the following attributes, and have demonstrated a successful track record in:

• Ability of physical stamina to be able to shelve, carry and move library materials from one place to another.
• Competency for accurately completing assignments and tasks, while paying attention to detail and set processes.
• Consistently managing time and resources to appropriately prioritize and complete goals and objectives.
• Working successfully with others, as well as independently.
• Excellent customer service with a superior command of oral communication with experience communicating with various types of people from diverse backgrounds.

Please note:  This is the entry-level position within the County Library System.  The main focus of the Library Page position is to ensure that all library materials are readily available in an organized and accurate order to help promote the image of the library.  The Library Page position requires physical abilities that relate to the handling of a variety of library materials.  This includes standing for the majority of your work day, walking, bending, kneeling, grasping, carrying, pushing and reaching.  Some materials may weigh up to 40 lbs.  Some areas of the various libraries have low light.  The positions may include working evening and weekend shifts.

Possession of the following knowledge and abilities:

• Must be age 16 by examination closing date.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification.


Knowledge of:

• Numerical and alphabetical filing systems.

Ability to:

• Work courteously and tactfully with coworkers and the public.
• Learn library procedures.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Type accurately.
• Move large amounts of books from shelves, floors, bins and carts.
• Pay sufficient attention to detail.

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Welfare Benefits

• Medical – HMO & PPO Insurance
• Dental – PPO & DHMO Insurance  
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance 
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage) 
• County Allowance
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan – (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan

For your Work/Life Balance

• 11 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave**
• Group Auto/Home
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1^st United Services Credit Union 

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.  This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.