City of Long Beach is hiring : LIBRARY AIDE (NON-CAREER) - STUDIO GUIDE in City o

Overview

The Department of Library, Arts and Culture has one (1) immediate opening for an unclassified, part-time, LIBRARY AIDE (NON-CAREER) - STUDIO GUIDE . Under the Senior Librarian's direct supervision, Studio Guides assist patrons with questions, Makerspace equipment, workshops, and other interactive library resources. The Studio Makerspace serves as a community workspace where people can meet, socialize, innovate, and collaborate using technology and resources. This position will report to the Billie Jean King Main Library, located at 200 W. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802, but may be required to work and / or travel to various library locations across the City.

Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1600 work hours over 12 months and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions. The incumbent in this position will typically work 18 to 24 hours per week.

• Assist patrons with basic to advanced questions regarding Makerspace hardware, software, equipment, devices, and research needs;
• Assist patrons with the use of public computers, visual, audio, and interactive resources, including editing, production, and creation of digital content;
• Provide and assist with maintenance, troubleshooting, and inventory control;
• Provide and coordinate workshops, outreach, basic orientation, and instruction for in-house and online library resources;
• Respond to general library inquiries regarding resources and services;
• Assist with maintaining good behavior and discipline within the Studio Makerspace;
• Keep up with the latest trends and updates in software, apps and DIY / Makerspace culture; and,
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Desirable Qualifications

Successful Candidates Will Demonstrate

Application and Selection : This recruitment will either remain open until 100 applications are received or close at 11 : 59 PM Pacific Time on October 24, 2025. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter and resume in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-7126.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act . You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the 200 West Broadway address or by contacting the agency. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 . If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7126.

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and / or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. This information is available in an alternative format by request at the agency contact on the bulletin. If a special accommodation is desired please contact the agency two (2) business days prior to the test, if applicable. For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.

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