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About the Role

Under supervision, the 3630 Librarian I performs beginning level professional librarian work. This role is crucial in assisting patrons, managing library resources, and promoting library services within the vibrant and dynamic city of San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patrons in locating and using library facilities, equipment, technology, and materials.
• Assisting patrons in selecting materials and answering a wide variety of questions.
• Recommending library materials to be purchased, repaired, or weeded.
• Deciding whether weeded materials should be discarded or selected for community redistribution.
• Performing reference work in person, via phone, chat, email, and mail.
• Performing research and readers advisory.
• Preparing detailed bibliographies, book lists and other information.
• Teaching patrons to access, evaluate, and use digital resources, library equipment, technology, and digital devices.
• Planning, conducting, evaluating, and promoting programs, group visits, classes, and outreach for community members.
• Meeting with educators and collaborating with various community groups to promote the use of and interest in the library.
• Representing and promoting the library at community events and on social media.
• Cataloging and classifying library material.
• Creating metadata.
• Determining and assigning main entry, cross references, and subject headings.
• Adapting Library cataloging records for the library.
• Participating in determining cataloging policy.
• Planning or assisting in planning and setting up programs, displays, and exhibits.
• Promoting and merchandising library collections.
• Participating in maintaining a welcoming, safe, and orderly atmosphere in the branch or department.
• Supporting digital content management.
• Participating in digitization initiatives projects, programing, and collection development.
• May participate in committees to enhance library services or promote professional development.

Requirements

• Possession of a master's degree in library and information sciences (e.g. MLS/MLIS) from a college, university, or program accredited by the American Library Association.
• Applicants must meet the minimum qualification by the final filing date.
• You must have already attained your degree and completed your master's degree in Library and Information Sciences to be eligible for this recruitment.
• Qualifying education must be verified by a legible copy of your diploma showing major OR transcripts showing coursework completed.
• The diploma and/or transcripts must show your name, the name of the institution, and the conferral date of your master’s degree.
• Please attach your diploma and/or transcripts showing coursework completed to your application.
• Some positions require fluency in a variety of languages depending upon the department's bilingual needs.
• Some positions require graduate level course work and/or experience performing the duties of a Children’s or Youth Services Librarian.
• Some positions require graduate level course work, training, and/or experience performing the duties of an Archivist Librarian.
• Some positions require graduate level course work and/or cataloging experience using AACR2R and MARC format.
• Some positions require college level coursework in special education or experience working with people who have learning disabilities and/or learning differences.
• Some positions in this class may require possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver's License.
• 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.
• 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.
• Applicants must fully complete the job application.
• Information from resumes does not substitute for the information on the job application or preliminary questionnaire.
• Answer the Preliminary Questionnaire carefully and thoroughly.
• Provide complete information in identifying your education, experience, and training.
• Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a computer based multiple-choice exam.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

• Bilingual proficiency
• Children's or Youth Services Librarian duties
• Archivist Librarian duties
• Cataloging using AACR2R and MARC format
• Working with people who have learning disabilities and/or learning differences
• Public contact
• Digital content management
• Digitization initiatives
• Collection development
• Program development
• Professional development

Location

• San Francisco

Work Type

• Permanent Civil Service
• Regular

Experience Level

• Beginning level professional librarian work

Education Level

• Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program

Salary/Compensations

• USD 105638 - USD 128414 - yearly

Benefits

• Employee Benefits Overview

About the Company

• San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change.
• This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area.
• Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.