3616-Library Technical Assistant I - Citywide - (C00469)

3616-Library Technical Assistant I - Citywide

Under supervision, and in accordance with well-defined policies and procedures, performs various routine phases of technical library work, and performs related duties as required.

Requires normal responsibility for: Following established methods and procedures; making routine contacts with the general public, outside organizations, and library personnel in connection with library operations and activities; and preparing and/or maintaining various files and records.

Essential Duties

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Processes orders, overdue accounts, library card applications, requests for library material, new books, additional copies, serials, documents, and other library material.

2. Charges and discharges library material.

3. Assists patrons in person, over the telephone and by correspondence regarding library policies, procedures and directional information; under supervision, assists patrons with routine questions and with the location of library material.

4. Searches for library materials; obtains information from bibliographies, files, records and other sources.

5. Does preliminary cataloging; makes proper entry of new serials; assigns Cutter numbers;

6. Files; prepares and/or maintains various files and records; writes routine correspondence; types; receives and records money; sorts books and prepares them for delivery to branch, main library, or mailing, or for discard, or bindery.

7. Assists in opening and closing the branch or department and in keeping it orderly and pleasant; assists in inventorying the collection; assists in checking shelves for proper placement of books and for books in need of repair.

8. Instructs clerical and supportive staff and may supervise them.

9. Collaborates in the creation, preparation, and display of various reference materials and resources.

10. May assist in preparing an exhibit, display or other publicity material; may drive bookmobile and assist librarian in serving bookmobile patrons.

11. May create, maintain, and troubleshoot technical issues related to the Library's website, intranet, and other electronic media systems; create, prepare, and organize audio, video, images, and graphics.

12. May lead and provide technical training to other Library staff.

Qualifications

Education: An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Library Information Technology.

OR

Certificate: Completion of a Library Information Technology certificate program from an accredited college or university AND one (1) year of full-time verifiable experience in library work in the areas of technical services, circulation, cataloging and/or information services, equivalent to the duties performed by class 3610 Library Assistant, in the City and County of San Francisco.

OR

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time verifiable experience in library work in the areas of technical services, circulation, cataloging and/or information services, equivalent to the duties performed by class 3610 Library Assistant, in the City and County of San Francisco.

Special Conditions: Some positions in this class may require possession of bilingual skills. A language proficiency test may be administered prior to appointment to those positions; Employees may be required to push, pull and lift with assistance objects weighing fifty (50) pounds or more; Some positions in this class may require possession of a valid California Driver's License.

The above minimum qualifications reflect special conditions associated with the position(s) to be filled. They may differ from the standard minimum qualifications associated with this class code.

Note: Some positions in this class are subject to irregular work schedules and may require evening and/or weekend work; and require constant public contact. Positions in this classification may be required to work at various locations within the Library system.

Verification of Education and Experience:

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at .

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County San Francisco.