Senior Library Page Job at Town of Los Gatos in Los Gatos

Overview

Senior Library Page

Filing Deadline: October 3, 2025

Salary: $23.38 - $30.42 per hour

Plus excellent health and retirement benefits, and 3% COLA increase in 2027.

If you have a strong attention to detail, enjoy keeping things organized, and take pride in supporting library operations, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Division Manager, the Senior Library Page is responsible for a variety of routine but essential library tasks.
• Checking in and shelving library materials
• Mending and processing new or damaged items
• Sorting and shifting collections
• Shelf-reading, and maintaining organized and inviting displays
• Locating materials for patron holds
• Duplicating and weeding lists
• Accurately updating item records in the Library’s Integrated Library System (ILS)
• Train and mentor new Library Pages and part-time Page staff
• Assist library staff with special projects and events
• Provide customer service support at the public desk as needed

Schedule

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. The regular schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with possible evening hours as needed. Flexibility and reliability are essential.

Ideal Candidate Profile / Qualifications

• Education: High school degree or equivalent.
• Experience: Equivalent of 1 year of full-time library experience. Experience working in a public, academic, or specialty library as a Library Page or higher is highly desirable.
• Key competencies:
  • Communication Skills — Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with staff and the public.
  • Team Player — Willing to support colleagues on projects, complement team strengths, and demonstrate a strong, dependable work ethic.
  • Efficiency — Uses sound judgment to prioritize tasks, suggest improvements, and complete daily assignments consistently and on time.
  • Customer Focus — Delivers welcoming, responsive, and efficient service to all library patrons.
  • Driven & Energetic — A self-starter who takes initiative and follows through on tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Detail-Oriented — Demonstrates high accuracy in shelving using alphanumerical and Dewey Decimal systems, data entry, and other routine tasks.

Special Requirements

Ability to successfully pass a comprehensive background check, which may include fingerprinting, education and employment verification, reference check, and TB Test.

Application and Selection Process

To be considered for this career opportunity, click the \"Apply\" button to complete the online application form. All application materials must be submitted online. Resumes may be attached but not accepted in place of a complete online application. Only complete applications will be accepted. Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria in this job announcement. Applicants with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interview. The information in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute an express or implied contract. For technical questions, visit GovernmentJobs Support.

The Town of Los Gatos is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The Town of Los Gatos is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at (408) 399-5743 or at HR@losgatosca.gov.