Librarian I - San Francisco Public Library (3630, TEX As-needed)

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Temporary Exempt As-Needed: This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process, is considered "at will" and shall serve at the discretion of the appointment officer. This appointment is as-needed not to exceed six (6) months or 1040 hours. The San Francisco Public Library is seeking applicants for our Temporary Exempt As-needed Librarian I applicant pool. This applicant pool will be aimed at interested Librarian I candidates who are available to provide as-needed Librarian services to a diverse community. The essential functions of this job code include, but are not limited to: providing reference and reader's advisory service to patrons of all ages including children, teens, adults, and seniors; assisting library patrons in the use of library materials and technology; providing children's storytimes, teen and/or adult programming as needed, including computer, catalog, and database instruction; providing information; reccommending titles that can enhance the collection; responding to library patron needs; assisting users of all ages in accessing print and electronic resources; and performing other job related duties as assigned. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Assists patrons in locating and using library facilities and materials, in selecting materials, and in answering a wide variety of questions. 2. Reccommends library materials to be purchased, repaired, or discarded; may be responsible for the selection and maintenance of library materials of assigned sections(s) of the collection and suggests which materials shall be non-circulating materials. 3. Performs reference work; performs research; performs reader's advisory; prepares detailed bibliographies, book lists and other information; teaches patrons to access and use digital resources. 4. Plans and conducts programs and outreach for children, young adults, teens, and adults; meets with educators; visits and works with various community groups to promote the use of and interest in the Library. 5. Catalogs and classifies library materials; determines and assigns main entry, cross references and subject headings; adapts Library cataloging records for the Library and participates in determining cataloging policy. 6. Writes reports and correspondence; may supervise the maintenance and/or preparation of various files and records. 7. Plans or assists in planning and setting up displays and exhibits; assists in maintaining a pleasant and orderly atmosphere in the branch or unit of the Main Library. 8. May supervise subordinate staff. These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills, and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement. Education : Possession of a masters of library and information science (MLS or MLIS) degree from a library school accredited by the American Library Association. (You must have attained your degree and completed your Master's program in order to be eligible for this recruitment) Note: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process. Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring. - A flexible schedule of availability including weekends and/or evenings. - Experience working with children, youth, and teens. - Excellent customer service skills. - Comfortability preparing and conducting a storytime or book talk. - Ability to travel to different Library locations within San Francisco. - Adaptable to change and willingness to assist all members of the San Francisco communities. All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility and disqualification. Verification of Experience and/or Education: 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 https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements . Verification of qualifying experience, when requested, must be documented on the employer's business letterhead and must include the name of the applicant, job title(s), dates of employment, description of job duties performed, and signature of the employer or the employer's autho

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