Casual Library Page, Part Time
Listed on 2026-09-01
-
Administrative/Clerical
Library, Education Administration
The final filing date is Monday, September 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. or after receiving 50 qualified applications, whichever is first.
Hours: Casual non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30).
Under immediate supervision of an assigned supervisor, performs routine tasks requiring some basic prior knowledge of library operations and programs; and performs related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The position of Library Page is the first level in the series responsible for providing routine clerical support for Library operations and programs by sorting and shelving library materials. This classification differs from the higher-level classification of Senior Library Page in that Library Page performs the most routine duties with limited contact with patrons.
- Serves as primary staff for work related to the returning of library materials to their proper location.
- Sorts and shelves library materials and ensures correct arrangement of Materials; identifies materials in need of mending.
- Moves books and assists in organizing collections or special projects.
- Searches materials for missing items and items on reserve.
- Assists with setting up library facilities for special events and programs.
- Receives and distributes mail.
- Retrieves materials for patrons and delivers special materials from remote storage locations.
- Removes materials from return bins and sorts them for shelving.
- Receives materials donated by patrons.
- May respond to the more routine patron questions regarding the location of library materials.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal customer service.
The need to lift, drag and push files, paper, books, carts and documents weighing up to 50 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.
Education and Experience:
The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:
- Current High School enrollment, enrollment in a GED test course, or graduation from high school or tested equivalent.
Knowledge of:
- Modern office equipment and computer software.
- Principles of customer service.
Ability to:
- Carry out routine clerical and library procedures.
- Learn to file alphabetically and numerically.
- Operate modern office equipment.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Provide excellent customer service to the public and City employees.
- Establish, maintain and promote positive and effective working relationships with employees and the public.
- Demonstrate initiative and exercise good judgment in the performance of duties.
- Learn the operations, policy and procedures of the Library.
- Work as a team member.
- Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner.
Willingness to:
Work irregular hours, evenings and weekends as required.
Licenses/Certificates
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license or the ability to provide alternative transportation as approved by the appointing authority and a safe driving record.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in a public library environment.
- Previous customer service or clerical experience.
- Ability to speak other languages that represent the demographics of the community.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Joy Wiser, Library Circulation Manager at or email: For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at or email:
The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).