3616 (C00365) Library Technical Assistant I Job at City and County of San Franci

Schedule: THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM

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.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below

• Application Opening: 9/29/2025
• Application Deadline: 10/06/2025 (unpublishes at 12:01 AM)
• Salary Range: $87,620 to $106,496
• Recruitment ID: CBT-3616-C00365
• Cert Rule - Rule of List (All candidates that are placed on the eligible list may be considered for a job opening, not just those at the top of the list. Hiring managers can choose from any of the qualified candidates on the list, regardless of ranking.)
• If you have any questions, please contact the exam analyst, Hana Mendoza at hana.mendoza@sfgov.org.

Role description

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.

Important and Essential Duties:

• Processes orders, overdue accounts, library card applications, requests for library material, new books, additional copies, serials, documents, and other library material.
• Charges and discharges library material.
• 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.
• Searches for library materials; obtains information from bibliographies, files, records and other sources.
• Does preliminary cataloging; makes proper entry of new serials; assigns Cutter numbers.
• 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.
• 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.
• Instructs clerical and supportive staff and may supervise them.
• Collaborates in the creation, preparation, and display of various reference materials and resources.
• May assist in preparing an exhibit, display or other publicity material; may drive bookmobile and assist librarian in serving bookmobile patrons.
• 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.
• May lead and provide technical training to other Library staff.

Supervision Received/Exercised: The Library Technical Assistant I receives supervision from a Librarian and/or a Library Technical Assistant II, and may act as a lead worker over subordinate technical and clerical library personnel.

How to qualify

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad.

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

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.

Equal Employment 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.