Librarian, San Fransisco Public Library, San Francisco, CA
Posted February 10, 2017
Under supervision, the 3630 Librarian I performs journey level librarian work. The essential functions of this class include: providing information and direction on the use of library resources; assisting patrons with researching informational needs; supervising technical and clerical staff; performing selection, acquisition, cataloging or processing of library materials; preparing reports, publications and other documents; participating in the development of collections in accordance with the San Francisco Public Library Collection Development Plan; supporting digital content management; participating in digitization initiatives projects, programming, and collection development; interpreting library policy and responding to suggestions and inquiries; and assisting in policy formulation and implementation. Positions may also be responsible for developing positive community relations, and preparing programming and exhibitions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a Master’s Degree in library and information studies (e.g. MLS/MLIS) from a college or university program accredited by the American Library Association. You must have already attained your degree and completed your Master’s program in order to be eligible for this recruitment.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
- Some positions require fluency in a variety of languages depending upon the department’s bilingual needs. Eligibles who pass the bilingual proficiency test will be considered for bilingual positions. Applicants must indicate on the application form the language(s) in which they claim proficiency.
- 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 in this class may require possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s License.
Note:
Some positions in this class are subject to irregular work schedules, which may involve evening and weekend work.
How to Apply:
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit www.jobaps.com/sf to register an account (if you have not already done so) and begin the application process.
- Select the desired job announcement
- Select “Apply” and read and acknowledge the information
- Select either “I am a New User” if you have not previously registered, or “I have Registered Previously”
- Follow instructions on the screen
Computers are available for the public (from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 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, San Francisco.
Applicants may be contacted by email about this announcement 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 (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org).
Applicants will receive a confirmation email 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 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, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Stefanie Lim, by telephone at 415-551-8911 or by email at [email protected].
View this announcement online at https://www.jobaps.com/SF/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=CBT&R2=3630&R3=901831