Library Aide Jobs in Berkeley, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $21.48 - $24.86 Hourly
Location : Multiple Locations, CA
Job Type: Part Time, Regular
Job Number: 1377-26-07
Department: Marin County Free Library
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 8/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Vacancies: 2
Weekly Schedule: Variable
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.
Individuals with Disabilities: If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at (415) 473-2126 (CRS DIAL 711) .
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people, "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
The Marin County Free Library (MCFL) is a special taxing district that operates ten branch libraries in Marin under the authority of the Board of Supervisors. It provides public library services to the residents of the unincorporated areas of the County and the cities of Corte Madera, Fairfax and Novato.
MCFL is an innovative and dynamic civic institution that is committed to providing exceptional services to a community that cares deeply about the library and encourages the library to assume a critical role in supporting the community to be resilient, equitable, and progressive. MCFL is committed to racial equity and the inclusion of those with multiple perspectives and backgrounds in our decision making.
ABOUT THE POSITION
THE APPLICATION PORTAL FOR THIS POSITION WILL ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS FROM AUGUST 6TH THROUGH AUGUST 11, 2026. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE "APPLY" FUNCTION ONLY DURING THIS TIME.
Library Aides play a major role in ensuring library patrons can easily find what they are looking for at each branch. Library Aides are often focused on sorting, arranging and shelving library materials; picking up/unloading, checking in and sorting the library book drop; processing new materials; and locating, retrieving, and processing lists of library materials. Library Aides also assist in setting up equipment for library programs, such as story time, and help keep the library neat and welcoming for patrons.
Library Aides follow both oral and written instructions and must be able to maintain accuracy in repetitive work over extended periods of time. Library Aides are frequently required to lift and move bins/boxes of materials weighing 30-50 pounds, as well as shelve materials at ground level.
There are two current vacancies, one at the Novato branch and one at the South Novato branch.
The hours for this position are as follows: 18.75/week (37.5 biweekly).

• Novato Library: Mondays (8 am to 1:15pm), Wednesdays (8 am to 2pm) and Saturdays (1030-am to 5 pm)
• South Novato Library: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, hours to be determined.

ABOUT YOU
Our Highly Qualified Candidate:
Our ideal candidate is enthusiastic, friendly, focused, flexible and communicates effectively with coworkers and patrons. The ideal candidate can quickly pivot between tasks in a fast-paced environment, from emptying and sorting a book drop overflowing with returned materials, to locating various materials on the library's shelves that patrons have requested, to assisting the children's librarian set-up for a story time. The ideal candidate also maintains accuracy and attention to detail while completing repetitive tasks with over an extended period of time.
Bilingual skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Sierra, and other related computer software programs are highly desirable skills, though not required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Alphabetic and numeric filing.
• Basic math.
• Basic computer keyboard.

Ability of:

• Learn and apply the Dewey Decimal System.
• Sort and shelve library materials neatly.
• Learn library policies, operating procedures and services.
• Learn and use library equipment, automated library systems, and other software programs related to the work.
• Learn identification symbols on materials.
• Process new materials in a neat and concise manner according to format, if working in Technical Services.
• Understand and follow oral and written direction.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered during performance of duties.

Minimum qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and abilities listed in the
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The application portal for this position will be open from August 6th through August 11, 2026. You will be able to access the "Apply" function only during this time.
LiveScan: Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the
Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
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QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The minimum qualifications for the position are as follows:Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and abilities listed in the Special Requirements: Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as assigned.Please tell us how you meet the minimum requirements for the position. Provide a detailed description of your experience, dates of employment, and the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. For education, please list your degree in the education section of the standard application.
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Please respond to the questions below about your experience. Please note that your application must demonstrate the experience indicated in your responses.Check any of the following areas in which you have experience.

• Public Library
• School or Academic Library
• Bookstore
• None of the above

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Do you have experience filing, alphabetizing, and sorting documents, books or materials in a work environment?

• Yes
• No

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Rate your skill with computers and computer software by checking all that apply

• Basic keyboarding, edit, format, font, correspondence and other documents, basic proficiency in MS suite of applications.
• Basic skills search, checking in and checking out materials in Library Databases
• No experience with computers and computer software

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Are you able to lift up to 30 pounds?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have customer service experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question