Library Assistant Citywide

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Library Assistant performs general and varied non-professional library work requiring basic training and aptitude and assists patrons in the use of library facilities. They perform supplementary clerical work and provide logistical support with library programs and outreach. The essential functions of this class include but are not limited to :

Performs circulation duties such as charges and discharges materials; performs physical processing of library materials, such as scanning barcodes, security taping, labeling, and covering; and performs materials maintenance, such as sorting and monitoring proper order of materials.

Helps patrons to find materials or resources.

Processes applications for patron accounts.

Answers routine questions on library procedures and resources; operates, troubleshoots, such as replacing paper, fixing basic paper jams, resetting machines, and provides assistance with library equipment.

Receives and records fine payments for overdue, lost or damaged materials.

Generates circulation reports and other reports related to library operations; performs data entry and maintenance.

Maintains office files.

Provides logistical support for library programming and assists with outreach and library promotions in support of the librarian, such as confirming appointments and coordinating with the program lead.

Qualifications : Qualifications

The minimum qualifications for the 3610 Library Assistant are :

Education : Nine (9) semester or twelve (12) quarter units of college course work in library studies

_ OR _

Experience : One (1) year of clerical experience in a library performing tasks equivalent to Class 3602 Library Page.

Special Conditions :

• Some positions in this class may require possession of bilingual skills. Eligibles who do not possess the designated skills will not be appointed to bilingual positions. A language proficiency test may be administered prior to appointment to these positions.
• May be required to push, pull and lift with assistance objects weighing thirty (30) pounds or more.

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.

The ability to lift boxes / bins weighing up to 30 lbs. and ability to move loaded carts weighing up to 250 lbs. will be evaluated during the probationary period.

_ Verification of Education and Experience _

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and / or Education 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 of San Francisco.

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and / or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

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.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

2. Preliminary Questionnaire (Qualifying) - During the application process, candidates will be prompted to complete a Preliminary Questionnaire as part of the online employment process. Please answer the Preliminary Questionnaire carefully and thoroughly. The purpose of the Application and Preliminary Questionnaire is to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's education, experience, and training in relation to the Minimum Qualifications for this position. It is essential that an applicant provide complete information in identifying their education, experience, and training. After you have completed the Application, you will then be asked the questions for the Preliminary Questionnaire.

Computer Based Multiple Choice Examination (Weight : 100%) : Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a computer based multiple-choice exam to measure knowledge, skills, and abilities in job related areas. To see a list of the knowledge, skills, and abilities being tested, click here and enter the class code 3610.

This is a standardized examination and, therefore, test questions and test answers are not available for public inspection or review.

A passing score must be achieved to be placed on the eligible list / score report. The hiring department may administer additional position specific selection procedures to make final hiring decisions.

The score that you achieve on the examination will be valid and "banked" for three years, starting from the date of the examination. This means that for the next three years, you will not be required to take this test again should you apply and be found eligible for a future announcement for which this particular test is used. If the test for this future announcement is held within 12 months of the date of this examination, your score will be automatically applied to that announcement. However, after twelve months, you have the option to either (a) apply your test score to the other announcement or (b) re-take the test. Re-testing is permitted no sooner than twelve months from the date of the examination and only in association with your eligibility for another announcement for which this test is used. Please note that, should you re-test, your re-test score would become your official score going forward since it is the most recent score (even if it turns out to be lower than your original score).

Candidate scores on this examination may also be applied to other announcements involving other job titles, when directed by the Human Resources Director.

Eligible List / Score Report

A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list / score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 12 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Certification Rule

The certification rule for this selection process will be Rule of the List. To find Departments which use this classification, please see the city's Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note : The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at .]

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at .

Additional Information

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco :

Information About the Hiring Process

Conviction History

Employee Benefits Overview

Equal Employment Opportunity

Disaster Service Worker

ADA Accommodation

Veterans Preference

Right to Work

Copies of Application Documents

Diversity Statement

WHERE TO APPLY

All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit to begin your application process. No other methods of application will be accepted.

Computers are available for the public (9 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110.

Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@, @, @, @, @, @, @, @, @, @, @, @, @,@smartalerts.info, and @).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@ that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV / AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV / AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Compensation :

$75,634-$75,634 per year