San Mateo County Libraries is seeking applicants for the position of Library Aide. Apply to become a Library Aide with San Mateo County Libraries (SMCL) and join us in igniting growth through transformative experiences!

The Library Aide position is a part time, extra-help position. We anticipate filling vacancies at our Atherton Library, Belmont Library, Foster City library, Woodside Library, and on the road with our Bookmobile based in San Mateo.

Library Aides must be available to work a schedule that typically includes a combination of day, evening, and weekend shifts. The positions are part-time and extra-help and those hired will generally work between 8 and 18 hours per week. We seek individuals who are interested in year-round employment and whose availability would remain the same.

San Mateo County Libraries are an invaluable community resource, an amazing family, a springboard for opportunities, and our staff is what makes the libraries so special. We are champions of learning, sharing, and exploration - of open minds, new ideas, and bright futures. It is our mission and our passion to strengthen our community by creating an inclusive sense of place and an environment for learning. We seek enthusiastic team players, creative risk takers, and flexible individuals who proactively search for new opportunities to make public library services relevant to all members of the community.

We respect, value, and celebrate diversity, and bilingual skills are always desired.

IDEAL CANDIDATES
We seek candidates who are interested in working in the library and maintaining a customer-friendly environment. We are interested in individuals who are comfortable working both independently and with the public. Comfort with technology is desirable. In some community libraries, the ability to speak a second language is preferred. Attention to detail is critical for success in this position. Individuals who are interested in library careers can learn and grow in the Library Aide position.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to:

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  Shelve materials, create and fill displays, and maintain a beautiful library.
• Provide friendly, enthusiastic customer service.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving library materials up to 50 pounds.
• Work independently, follow through on tasks, and be a self-starter.
• Support co-workers in providing excellent customer service, programs, and outreach.
• Grow and develop new skills in your position.

• A passion for serving the community and working with people.
• Interest or experience working with families and children - in an educational or social services environment.
• Experience working with technology or an interest in working with technology.
• An eye for detail, creativity, and flexibility.
• Bilingual language skills, which are preferred but not required for this position.

This is an extra-help assignment. Anyone may apply.

Application Process: Applications will be reviewed by supervisors or managers; candidates successful in the application phase may be invited to participate in remote interviews. Vacancies may be filled at any time and qualified candidates are not automatically guaranteed to advance to the interview round.

Please send an email with your resume and with responses to the Supplemental Questions below, to the appropriate supervisor.

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  Atherton Library - Ismael Betancourt, Senior Librarian at betancourt@smcl.org
• Foster City Library - Gina Feil, Senior Librarian at feilg@smcl.org
• Bookmobile - San Mate, Librarian at fwu@smcl.org
• Woodside Library - Eileen Browning, Circulation supervisor browning@smcl.org
• Belmont Library - Chris Lu, Senior Librarian at luc@smcl.org

• Please briefly describe why you are excited about working for San Mateo County.
• What does great customer service look like to you?
• Because of the diverse population in San Mateo County, some of the libraries hire Library Aides who have bilingual language skills. If you have bilingual language skills please list any languages, other than English, in which you are fluent. Otherwise, please answer "n/a". (Bilingual skills are preferred, but not required.)
• If you have worked/volunteered with the public before, please briefly describe your experience, the duties of the position, and any other relevant details.
• Please provide us with your work availability, including night and weekends.