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Library Page (Part Time)
Salary: $16.60 - $18.18 Hourly Location: Carlsbad, CA Job Type: Part-Time Hourly Job Number: 090225 Department: Library & Cultural Arts Opening Date: 09/02/2025 Closing Date: 9/22/2025 11:59 PM Pacific The Position
The City of Carlsbad Library & Cultural Arts Department invites you to apply for the position of Library Page (Part-Time). The scheduled work hours for Library Pages will vary and may be distributed over all hours that the Carlsbad Libraries are open, including evenings and weekends. In addition, Pages may be scheduled work up to two hours before the library opens. About the Library
The Library & Cultural Arts Department of the City of Carlsbad provides educational, informational, and cultural services for the community, and contributes to a high quality of life by supporting lifelong learning, the pursuit of knowledge, and an environment conducive to community gathering. The Library & Cultural Arts Department operates three public facilities: the Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane, the Georgina Cole Library, and the Library Learning Center. The department also includes the Cultural Arts division which presents public art throughout the community. The Carlsbad City Library is also home to the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, George and Patricia Gowland Meeting Room and the Cannon Art Gallery which support a variety of visual and performing arts programs, arts education and cultural arts services. Our Organization
The Library & Cultural Arts Department is supported by an annual budget of $14.2 million and 197 employees working out of three main locations. The Community
Carlsbad is a full-service city with an approximate population of 115,000. It offers a great climate, beautiful beaches, lagoons and abundant natural open space. World class resorts, family attractions, well-planned neighborhoods, a diverse business sector and a charming village atmosphere combine to create the ideal California experience. You Belong in Carlsbad
The City of Carlsbad embraces and recognizes the vital relationship of an inclusive, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. An equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experience, values and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal. Key Responsibilities
Sort, process and move donated books and other materials in boxes weighing up to 40 lbs Discard and process library materials that are leaving the collection Scan and package discarded library materials and donations for shipment Shelve, sort and shift library materials Conduct shelf searches and process holds Empty book drops and donation bins Assist patrons in the use of self-service technologies Transport books and other materials throughout the building Other duties as assigned Qualifications
Demonstrate excellent internal and external customer service Communicate clearly Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions Detail-oriented Ability to push and maneuver heavy book carts Ability to lift and maneuver boxes weighing up to 40 lbs Experience & Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would qualify. Physical Requirements: Need to be able to operate equipment, including, but not limited to, some that may require rapid adjustments such as computer keyboards and terminals, printers and photocopiers Must be able to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing skilled movements such as rapid keyboard use Need to be able to perform frequent downward or upward flexion or turning of the neck, fine finger dexterity and grasp to manipulate the keyboard, telephone, writing instruments, papers, books, manuals and reports Job entails standing, bending, stooping, climbing, reaching at and above shoulder level and twisting at the waist On a frequent basis, the incumbent must be able to squat or kneel Must be able to safely carry up to 40 pounds, and Must be able to safely pull and push book carts weighing at least 60 pounds This position may require exposure to the outdoors 01 Initial in the box below that you acknowledge "see application" and "see resume" is not a valid response to the questions below. 02 Please provide your current availability to work, listing each day of the week and the times available. 03 Will your availability change? 04 If yes to the previous question, please tell us when and how? If no, please type N/A in the space below. 05 Please provide an example of how you have demonstrated excellent customer service. 06 Please describe a project or assignment in which you had to be extremely detailed and organized. How did you manage the experience? What was the result? 07 Library Pages assist patrons with the self-check stations and may use mobile devices and other equipment. Please describe your experience using technology for yourself, and share any experience you may have in assisting others with technology. Required Question Employer: Carlsbad, City of (CA)
Salary: $16.60 - $18.18 Hourly Location: Carlsbad, CA Job Type: Part-Time Hourly Job Number: 090225 Department: Library & Cultural Arts Opening Date: 09/02/2025 Closing Date: 9/22/2025 11:59 PM Pacific The Position
The City of Carlsbad Library & Cultural Arts Department invites you to apply for the position of Library Page (Part-Time). The scheduled work hours for Library Pages will vary and may be distributed over all hours that the Carlsbad Libraries are open, including evenings and weekends. In addition, Pages may be scheduled work up to two hours before the library opens. About the Library
The Library & Cultural Arts Department of the City of Carlsbad provides educational, informational, and cultural services for the community, and contributes to a high quality of life by supporting lifelong learning, the pursuit of knowledge, and an environment conducive to community gathering. The Library & Cultural Arts Department operates three public facilities: the Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane, the Georgina Cole Library, and the Library Learning Center. The department also includes the Cultural Arts division which presents public art throughout the community. The Carlsbad City Library is also home to the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, George and Patricia Gowland Meeting Room and the Cannon Art Gallery which support a variety of visual and performing arts programs, arts education and cultural arts services. Our Organization
The Library & Cultural Arts Department is supported by an annual budget of $14.2 million and 197 employees working out of three main locations. The Community
Carlsbad is a full-service city with an approximate population of 115,000. It offers a great climate, beautiful beaches, lagoons and abundant natural open space. World class resorts, family attractions, well-planned neighborhoods, a diverse business sector and a charming village atmosphere combine to create the ideal California experience. You Belong in Carlsbad
The City of Carlsbad embraces and recognizes the vital relationship of an inclusive, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. An equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experience, values and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal. Key Responsibilities
Sort, process and move donated books and other materials in boxes weighing up to 40 lbs Discard and process library materials that are leaving the collection Scan and package discarded library materials and donations for shipment Shelve, sort and shift library materials Conduct shelf searches and process holds Empty book drops and donation bins Assist patrons in the use of self-service technologies Transport books and other materials throughout the building Other duties as assigned Qualifications
Demonstrate excellent internal and external customer service Communicate clearly Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions Detail-oriented Ability to push and maneuver heavy book carts Ability to lift and maneuver boxes weighing up to 40 lbs Experience & Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would qualify. Physical Requirements: Need to be able to operate equipment, including, but not limited to, some that may require rapid adjustments such as computer keyboards and terminals, printers and photocopiers Must be able to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing skilled movements such as rapid keyboard use Need to be able to perform frequent downward or upward flexion or turning of the neck, fine finger dexterity and grasp to manipulate the keyboard, telephone, writing instruments, papers, books, manuals and reports Job entails standing, bending, stooping, climbing, reaching at and above shoulder level and twisting at the waist On a frequent basis, the incumbent must be able to squat or kneel Must be able to safely carry up to 40 pounds, and Must be able to safely pull and push book carts weighing at least 60 pounds This position may require exposure to the outdoors 01 Initial in the box below that you acknowledge "see application" and "see resume" is not a valid response to the questions below. 02 Please provide your current availability to work, listing each day of the week and the times available. 03 Will your availability change? 04 If yes to the previous question, please tell us when and how? If no, please type N/A in the space below. 05 Please provide an example of how you have demonstrated excellent customer service. 06 Please describe a project or assignment in which you had to be extremely detailed and organized. How did you manage the experience? What was the result? 07 Library Pages assist patrons with the self-check stations and may use mobile devices and other equipment. Please describe your experience using technology for yourself, and share any experience you may have in assisting others with technology. Required Question Employer: Carlsbad, City of (CA)