Library Assistant Jobs in Alameda, CA (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details (Default Section)
Position Title Library Technician
Special Instructions to Applicants
Note: New employees will be placed at the first step which is $51,120.00 per year, second step $53,700.00per year or third step at $56,424 .00 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $62,268.00 per year is reached on the salary schedule.Yearly Salary: $51,120.00 (Step 1) - $62,268.00 (Step 5)
Our Vision for Social Justice
We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.
The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.
Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.
Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds; students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.
The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.
If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.
Recruitment Type: Open (Internal and External applicants)
Location Los Medanos College
Posting Number 0002321
# of Openings 1
Range 48
Salary Yearly Salary: $51,120.00 (Step 1) - $62,268.00 (Step 5)
Position Status Permanent
Overtime Status Non-Exempt (eligible)
Position Full-Time
If temporary, employment duration: N/A
# of Hours Scheduled Per Week 40
Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours
Monday- Friday
11:00am-7:30pm
Shift Differential % N/A
# of Months 12
Non-work Periods: N/A
EEO Job Category Clerical/Secretarial
Employee Group Classified
Department L1080-Learning Resource Center
Position Definition
To perform a wide variety of technical and specialized library clerical duties in a college library.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Library Assistant - This classification will perform general library clerical duties and receives technical supervision and direction from those in the higher classes.
Library Technician - This classification performs technical duties typically involved in library functions.
Library Technician, Senior - This classification performs more complex duties involved in overseeing a functional area of a library while providing technical supervision and direction to library staff and students.
Examples of Duties/Essential Functions
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists students and faculty at circulation desk; charges, discharges and files library materials.
• Processes reserve book and inter-library loan requests from students and faculty; locates material; provides information regarding available library materials; answers routine questions.
• Maintains overdue and debt file for non-students; collects and records fines for overdue materials; issues receipts for lost library materials and debt payments.
• Compiles statistical data; generates computer reports for librarians' use; files statistical data; compiles end-of semester and end-of-year statistical reports.
• Prepares book orders, requisitions, continuing contract orders and library suborders.
• Assists in monitoring student budget; maintains accurate records.
• Orders, receives and processes library materials.
• Maintains and troubleshoots library photocopiers, printers, scanners and other equipment; assists students in proper usage of the machine; arranges for repairs.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Two (2) years of library experience in a technical or paraprofessional capacity, preferably in an academic library.
EDUCATION / LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of an Associate degree from an accredited college, with major emphasis in library technology preferred but not required, or the equivalent.
Minimum Qualification-Knowledge Of
Knowledge of:
Basic library science terminology, systems and technology.
Standard library practices and techniques.
Library technical processes and software relating to acquisition and classification of library materials.
Methods and practices of financial record keeping.
Operations, procedures, specific rules and precedents of the library industry.
Modern software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).
English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Minimum Qualification-Skill To
N/A
Minimum Qualification-Ability To
Skill/Ability to:
Perform responsible and complex clerical work with accuracy.
Analyze situations and make decisions on procedural matters without immediate supervision.
Apply basic computer skills to assigned tasks.
Problem-solve and act quickly under difficult situations.
Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports.
Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
Ability to keyboard with accuracy.
Serve students, staff and colleagues in a helpful, empathetic, professional manner.
Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio- economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff, and with all individuals encountered in the performance of required duties.
Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience working with an integrated online library system, preferably Alma from Ex Libris.

• Experience delivering student- or patron-centered circulation services in a library environment.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and library users.

• Ability to follow procedures and work independently, efficiently, and accurately.

• Experience providing training, direction, and supervision to student or hourly employees.

• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with students from a wide range of backgrounds and to help make library services welcoming, fair, and accessible to everyone.

Job Open Date: 08/19/2026
Job Close Date: 09/18/2026
Open Until Filled No
Foreign Degree and Credit Statement:
In accordance with the Human Resources Procedure 3050.05, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. You must upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position to be considered. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date. The candidate bears all responsibility and costs associated with obtaining the evaluation.
Employee Benefits:
Insurance: The district offers health, vision, dental and life insurance for monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors and their eligible dependents. Monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors covered by another health medical plan may waive District coverage and receive a monthly cash stipend.
Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System).
Police Service employees are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System.
Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options.
Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually (which can vary based on length of winter break).
Additional Benefits: The District also offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, a travel assistance plan, longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program.
For further information regarding benefits eligibility and details please refer to the following documents available on the 4CD website
Classified Employees Local 1 Contract (Article 20-Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/hr/localonecontract/2022-2025%20Local%201%20Contract.pdf
Managers/Supervisors/Confidential Personnel Manual (Section 8-Insurance Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/gb/policies-procedures/manuals/MSC_08.pdf
POST OFFER PRE-PLACEMENT EVALUATION PROGRAM (PEP)
All job offers of employment are conditional upon the applicant's satisfactory results of the Post Offer Pre-Placement Evaluation Program. This involves a physical strength test to demonstrate a minimum level of strength to perform the essential duties of the job. There is no charge for this service. Please do not make an appointment for testing until you have received notification from the Human Resources Department after a job offer is extended. The positions we currently evaluate are: Building Maintenance Worker, Custodian I and II, Lead Custodian, Cook, Food Services Assistant, Food Services Supervisor, Food Services Supply Clerk, Food Services Coordinator, Grounds Worker/ Gardener I and II, Senior/ Lead Grounds Worker/Gardener, Lead Maintenance Mechanic, Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker. If you are not hired in a listed classification, you may disregard this notification.
ADA Accommodations:
In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodations may be made to slever@4cd.edu. For administrative purposes, requests must be made at the time of application.
COVID-19 Information
N/A
Quicklink https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/12260
Diversity Statement
It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Tell us how you meet the minimum job qualifications: A) EXPERIENCE - Two (2) years of library experience in a technical or paraprofessional capacity, preferably in an academic library. AND B) EDUCATION- Possession of an associate degree from an accredited college, with major emphasis in library technology preferred but not required, or the equivalent. (Fill out the associate degree equivalency form in the attachment section of the job application and upload it in your job application.)
   (Open Ended Question)
2. * Describe your knowledge of and experience working with an integrated online library system, preferably Alma from Ex Libris.
   (Open Ended Question)
3. * Explain your experience delivering student- or patron-centered circulation services in a library environment. Include your ability to work respectfully and effectively with students from a wide range of backgrounds and to help make library services welcoming, fair, and accessible to everyone.
   (Open Ended Question)
4. * Convey your previous work experience providing training, direction, and supervision to students or hourly temporary employees.
   (Open Ended Question)