Library Aide

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Library Aide San Jose, CA, US Salary Range: $30.00 To $35.00 Hourly Student Service & Supervision Actively circulate through the library, supervising students in study areas and maintaining a focused, welcoming environment per school policies. Staff the circulation desk; assist students and faculty with checkouts, returns, and account questions. Assist students in locating print and digital resources; help resolve printing and copying issues. Assist faculty with use of equipment in Andrade Theater and library spaces. Reshelve returned materials accurately and in a timely manner; process and catalog new books for display and checkout. Repair or replace damaged materials; weed outdated items as directed. Check in periodicals; complete bi-annual inventory of print and video collection using Follett Destiny. Run overdue materials reports and contact students regarding outstanding items. Facilities & Operations Monitor printers and copiers daily; maintain office and library supplies and reorder as needed. Assist the Director with room reservations and calendar coordination for Andrade Theater and library classrooms. Check the library lift weekly; notify appropriate staff of facilities issues or equipment failures. Track lost and found items; contact students and deliver unclaimed items to the Attendance Office. Sustainability & General Water and care for library plants weekly; manage the battery recycling program across campus. Assist the Green Initiatives Coordinator with school garden and sustainability projects as needed. Assist the Director with ongoing projects and other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Minimum one year of experience in a library, school, or comparable service environment; library or school setting strongly preferred. Demonstrated proficiency with library management software; experience with Follett Destiny preferred. Familiarity with Google Workspace and basic office software for email, calendar, and document tasks. Skills & Attributes Welcoming and patient with high school students; able to maintain a positive presence in supervision contexts. Self‑directed, organized, and able to manage routine tasks independently with sound judgment. Clear and professional communicator; able to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff. Willingness to develop ongoing proficiency in library systems and tools. Proficient with Outlook Calendar – library rooms/calendar management. Commitment to the mission of Bellarmine and the culture of the Mathewson Library. Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, using proper lifting techniques. Ability to sit, stand, and/or move around the applicable working environment as needed. Ability to travel around our campus safely and comfortably. Ability to use a keyboard (or an alternative input device) and other office equipment. Ability to read information in printed material, on a computer screen, (often for extended periods of time) and/or on a mobile device/laptop. General Information 2 shift openings: 7:30am – 12:30pm and 12:00pm – 5:30pm; hours subject to change. This position is classified as a Supplement, Part‑Time; Non‑exempt. Compensation: $30 - $35/hour. This position has no direct reports. This is not a telecommuting position. Bellarmine complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and considers reasonable accommodations that may be necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Bellarmine College Preparatory is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender, gender identity, genetic information or any other category protected under federal or local law. As a Catholic, Jesuit school, Bellarmine may preserve its state and federal protections as a religious institution and may grant more favorable consideration to Roman Catholic applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr