Top 12 Library assistant Jobs in Alameda, Ca

Senior Library Assistant
City of San Leandro, CA —San Leandro, CA
- $35.11 - $42.68 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
1d
Library Aide
City of San Leandro, CA —San Leandro, CA
- $17.12 - $20.80 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
11d
Preservation and Conservation Assistant (6760C) Library, #86720
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $27.69 - $41.33 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- University
Research & Public Services Assistant (6759C) Library, #87420
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $30.55 - $31.97 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
Supervising Library Assistant
City of Berkeley, CA —Berkeley, CA
- $80,094.77 - $98,571.20 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
12d
Library Assistant
San Francisco Law Library —San Francisco, CA
- $50,000 - $57,715 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Weekend Library Specialist (Part-time)
Stanford University —Stanford, CA
- $22.48 - $41.97 an hour
- Extended hours
- Microsoft Outlook
- Inventory management
- Word processing
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
9d
Development Associate (7546U) Library #87170
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $35.78 - $63.65 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Research
- Mid-level
Library Technician
Contra Costa Community College District —Martinez, CA
- $51,120 - $62,268 a year
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
- English
3d
Library Assistant I/II - Bilingual Language Skills Preferred-Bookmobile Driver Services (Extra-Help)
County of San Mateo —San Mateo, CA
- $29.99 - $39.56 an hour
- Part-time
- CDL B
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Retirement plan
Communication Specialist - San Mateo County Libraries (Open & Promotional)
County of San Mateo —San Mateo, CA
- $117,228.80 - $146,556.80 a year
- Bilingual
- Research
- Mid-level
- Retirement plan
1d
Library Media Technician II Pos#1545- Vallejo High School (Internal Only)
Vallejo City Unified School District —Vallejo, CA
- $20.19 - $25.37 an hour
- Full-time
- High school
- English
- Research
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2d

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Library Aide
City of San Leandro, CA —San Leandro, CA
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Senior Library Assistant

City of San Leandro, CA -
San Leandro, CA

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Job Details

Part-time
$35.11 - $42.68 an hour
1 day ago

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

The Position

The Senior Library Assistant (part-time) will primarily facilitate and deliver tours related to San Leandro History to 3rd and 4th grade classes, including scheduling classes for tours, setting up for the tours at the History Museum, delivering tour content, managing students and chaperones during the tours, and updating tour content as needed to meet changing curriculum needs. The position will also assist with planning and leading other programs for youth and working at public service desks.

Under direction, performs a variety of administrative, clerical, and paraprofessional library duties in support of the City’s Library, branches and/or San Leandro History Museum/Casa Peralta; assists with monitoring and oversight of a branch library, a major function at the main library, and/or museum; interacts with patrons to provide information and assistance related to reference materials; participates in, plans, promotes, and conducts library activities, programs, and services; provides lead direction to and participates in the work of less experienced staff and volunteers; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced-level classification in the Library Assistant series responsible for performing the most complex work assigned to the series. Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment. Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgment to perform assigned duties. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver services. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED

Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to less experienced staff and volunteers. Receives direction from assigned supervisory or management personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The typical job functions of the classification may include, but are not limited to, the functions below and are subject to changes in operational necessity.

Assists with monitoring and oversight of a branch library, museum, or a major function of the main library such as circulation and technical processing; supports and provides customer service and library and museum programs facilitation.
Interacts with and serves the needs of patrons and provides information; oversees and renders circulation services; assists with technical support and troubleshooting; receives complaints and determines appropriate action to remedy complaints.
Provides reference and information assistance to patrons; locates books and other materials; instructs and assists patrons in locating information and materials utilizing a variety of media including the internet.
Provides and participates in library and/or museum activities, programs and services; determines and recommends needed supplies, equipment, and other materials; conducts and/or assists with library and museum tours.
Promotes interest in library and museum programs through publicity, bulletin board displays, program brochures, newsletters, cooperation with various schools, community groups, and public contacts; speaks before students, business and civic organizations, and other groups.
Enforces library and museum policies and procedures; surveys facilities for cleanliness and safety; contacts appropriate staff and/or departments to correct/resolve issues.
Assists with library and museum operations, opening, set up and clean up of rooms and events, and closing duties.
Assists with schedules, assigns work to, oversees, and participates in the work of staff performing customer service, administrative, and clerical duties in support of the City’s Libraries and museum; assists with overseeing the workflow of lower-level staff, volunteers, and/or work unit; monitors that work is completed on time and is consistent with the work quality standards.
Assists with and participates in the training of lower-level staff and volunteers; provides feedback related to training and performance.
Provides input on budget allocations for various library and museum programs and areas; monitors expenditures as requested.
Performs other related duties as assigned. For more detailed information about this job classification, visit: Senior Library Assistant.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION GUIDELINES
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would most likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by college level coursework or specialized training in library information science, history, communications, education, social sciences, or related field.
Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible library or administrative support, teaching, child development, community organizing, or related experience.

Additional Information

SELECTION PROCESS

The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the hiring department:

Deadline to apply:

Friday, September 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Review of Submissions:

Ongoing

Panel Interviews:

Week of September 14, 2026

The City of San Leandro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For current benefits information, please refer to the Benefits Program page located under the Human Resources Department on the City of San Leandro website at www.sanleandro.org. You will find a comprehensive Summary of Employee Benefits & Contract Provisions. Benefits are listed by bargaining group. Additional information may also be found in the Memorandum of Understanding for the respective bargaining group.

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Library Aide

Preservation and Conservation Assistant (6760C) Library, #86720

Research & Public Services Assistant (6759C) Library, #87420

Supervising Library Assistant

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Development Associate (7546U) Library #87170

Library Technician

Library Assistant I/II - Bilingual Language Skills Preferred-Bookmobile Driver Services (Extra-Help)

Communication Specialist - San Mateo County Libraries (Open & Promotional)

Library Media Technician II Pos#1545- Vallejo High School (Internal Only)

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