Library Assistant (3610) - Citywide - (C00412)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

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. THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM Application Opening: January 14, 2026 Application Deadline: This job will close no sooner than January 21, 2026 Job Description Under general supervision, the Library Assistant performs general and varied non-professional library work requiring basic training and aptitude and assists patrons in the use of library facilities. They perform supplementary clerical work and provide logistical support with library programs and outreach. The essential functions of this class include but are not limited to: Performs circulation duties such as charges and discharges materials; performs physical processing of library materials, such as scanning barcodes, security taping, labeling, and covering; and performs materials maintenance, such as sorting and monitoring proper order of materials. Helps patrons to find materials or resources. Processes applications for patron accounts. Answers routine questions on library procedures and resources; operates, troubleshoots, such as replacing paper, fixing basic paper jams, resetting machines, and provides assistance with library equipment. Receives and records fine payments for overdue, lost or damaged materials. Generates circulation reports and other reports related to library operations; performs data entry and maintenance. Maintains office files. Provides logistical support for library programming and assists with outreach and library promotions in support of the librarian, such as confirming appointments and coordinating with the program lead.

Requirements

Nine (9) semester or twelve (12) quarter units of college course work in library studies OR
One (1) year of clerical experience in a library performing tasks equivalent to Class 3602 Library Page.
Some positions in this class may require possession of bilingual skills.
May be required to push, pull and lift with assistance objects weighing thirty (30) pounds or more.

Responsibilities

Performs circulation duties such as charges and discharges materials
performs physical processing of library materials, such as scanning barcodes, security taping, labeling, and covering
performs materials maintenance, such as sorting and monitoring proper order of materials
Helps patrons to find materials or resources.
Processes applications for patron accounts.
Answers routine questions on library procedures and resources
operates, troubleshoots, such as replacing paper, fixing basic paper jams, resetting machines, and provides assistance with library equipment.
Receives and records fine payments for overdue, lost or damaged materials.
Generates circulation reports and other reports related to library operations
performs data entry and maintenance.
Maintains office files.
Provides logistical support for library programming and assists with outreach and library promotions in support of the librarian, such as confirming appointments and coordinating with the program lead.