Library Assistant II

Library Assistant II at Palo Alto Unified School DistrictApplication DeadlineContinuousDate Posted11/13/2025ContactSandy EsquiviasNumber of Openings6SalaryPay Range$30.36 - $38.70 Per HourAdd'l Salary InfoRange 25 on the Classified Salary ScheduleLength of Work Year10 Months / 19.5 Hours per WeekEmployment TypePart TimeLocationPalo Alto Unified School DistrictDepartmentVarious SitesBenefitsN/AJob SummaryJob SummaryQUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Associate’s degree or equivalent required; Three years of experience in performing subprofessional duties in a library preferred; Coursework in library technical courses or related fields desirable; Successful experience demonstrating tact, courtesy, positive attitude, and maintaining cooperative relationships with those contacted during work. OVERVIEW: Under direct supervision of the school Librarian, perform varied subprofessional duties in a library; related work as required. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist students in making effective use of library resources including books, media materials, automated catalogs, reference databases, and internet sources; Maintain order among the groups of students in the library; Perform full authorized functionality of library automated system; Assist librarian in preparing bibliographies and in solving circulation, catalog, and reference problems; Maintain payment records on overdue, lost, or damaged materials; Prepare bibliographies, reports, and correspondence; Give information over the telephone to parents and district staff; Ascertain current pricing and prepare purchase orders for books, media materials, supplies, and equipment; Maintain budget and purchasing records; reconcile purchase orders with invoices; Supervise and train library students and volunteers; Supervise the library in the absence of the Librarian; Assist Librarian in identifying curriculum-related websites and resources for collection purchase and/or subscription; Perform related tasks as assigned. SPECIFIC DUTIES: Link internet sources to the website; Keyboard at a minimum rate of 45 words per minute; Work independently; Perform in-depth reference work and assist students in the selection of library materials; Perform responsible clerical work with speed and accuracy; Please see more in the job description attached below.Requirements / QualificationsFor more information on Requirements/Qualifications, please contact the employer.Comments and Other InformationFor more information on Comments and Other Information, please contact the employer.Links Related To This JobPalo Alto Unified School DistrictPAUSD Salary ScheduleBenefits Contribution ChartView Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem.CalPERS LinksNot all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only.CalPERS Retirement Benefits