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Library Technical Assistant II, San Francisco Public Library (apply by Oct. 11)

  • 1.  Library Technical Assistant II, San Francisco Public Library (apply by Oct. 11)

    Posted Oct 03, 2016 08:23 AM

    3618 Library Technical Assistant II, San Francisco Public Library
    See https://www.jobaps.com/SF/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=CBT&R2=3618&R3=901191 


    Recruitment #CBT-3618-901191
    Date Opened 9/27/2016 8:00:00 AM
    Filing Deadline 10/11/2016 5:00:00 PM
    Salary $33.09 - $40.21/hour; $5,735.00 - $6,970.00/month; $68,822.00 - $83,642.00/year
    Job Type CBT Discrete
    Employment Type Full-Time


    Under supervision, and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Library Technical Assistant II performs various routine phases of technical library work; exercises work direction over subordinate personnel; and performs related duties as required.


    The Library Technical Assistant II explains and carries out established methods and procedures; makes regular contact with the general public, outside organizations and library personnel in connection with library operations and activities; and prepares and/or maintains various files and records.


    Essential functions of this class may include:




    • Supervising, training, and coaching subordinate personnel, clerical, support staff, and volunteers, and coordinating their assignments to meet the needs of the department



    • Assisting patrons in person, over the telephone and by correspondence regarding library policies, procedures and information, assists patrons with questions, interpreting library policies and procedures, and with the location of library material, including electronic resources



    • Searching for library materials; obtaining information from bibliographies, files, records, databases, and other sources 



    • Assisting with daily library operations, such as opening and closing procedures, completing ADA checklists, drafting desk schedules, and keeping the library orderly and pleasant



    • Communicating with vendors, publishers, and other city departments regarding orders, invoices, and claims; follows up on these communications as necessary



    • May be responsible for the day-to-day operations of a branch or unit



    • Creating customer accounts and completing transactions such as processing library applications, resolving fines and fees, checking in and out physical and digital materials, and processing requests for new books, additional copies, and other library material



    • Filing; preparing and/or maintaining various files and records; writing routine correspondence and incident reports; typing; receiving and recording money 



    • Sorting books and preparing them for delivery to various locations, or mailing, or for discard, or bindery



    • Collaborating in the creation, preparation, and display of various materials and resources



    • May assist in preparing an exhibit, display or other publicity material



    • May drive bookmobile and assist librarian in serving bookmobile patrons



    • Performs copy cataloging; making proper entry of new serials; assigning Cutter numbers and creating metadata for digitized collections



    • Processing orders, serials, documents, and other library material and supplies



    • Inventorying the collection; checking shelves for proper placement of books and for materials in need of repair or replacement; may perform minor book repairs and/or weeding on condition as needed



    • Generating reports such as circulation reports, overdue notices, paging lists, clear hold shelf lists, daily and weekly cash reports and other related reports



    • Troubleshooting, operating, and providing assistance to patrons with library equipment, including microfilm machines, scanners, multifunction devices (e.g. copy machines), and other electronic devices



    • May create, maintain, and troubleshoot technical issues related to the Library’s website, intranet, and other electronic media systems; creating, preparing, and organizing audio, video, images, and graphics



    • Related duties as required



    The deadline is on October 11, 2016 at 5:00 pm


    Please contact us for any questions.


    Library Human Resources


    San Francisco Public Library


    100 Larkin Street, 6th Floor


    San Francisco, CA  94102


    Phone: 415-557-4585


    Fax: 415-557-4583


    Email: humanresources@sfpl.org


    www.sfpl.org