3610-Library Assistant

City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

City and County of San Francisco seeks a part-time Library Assistant (3610) to support citywide library operations. The role covers routine circulation tasks, patron assistance, and clerical duties in a busy environment.

Prospective applicants will handle accounts, reports, and light logistics related to programs and outreach across multiple library locations. Strong customer-service skills, basic data entry, and familiarity with library systems are desirable.

Qualifications

• Nine or more semester units of college coursework in library studies
• One year of clerical library experience or equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs with assistance and occasional heavy materials handling

Responsibilities

• Perform circulation duties including charging and discharging materials
• Assist patrons in locating materials and resources
• Process patron account applications and maintain records
• Operate and troubleshoot library equipment and systems
• Record fines and manage related payments and reports
• Provide logistical support for library programs and outreach

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Patron assistance

Equipment maintenance

Education

Library studies coursework

Clerical library experience

Tools

Library systems

Job description

Library Assistant (3610) - Citywide - (C00412)

Department: Citywide
Job class: 3610-Library Assistant
Pay range: $37.0875/hr - $45.025/hr
Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?
Hours: Part-time
Exam type:Class Based Test
Rule:Rule of the List
List type:Entrance

About:

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

Under general supervision, the Library Assistant performsgeneral 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.

How to qualify

The minimum qualifications for the 3610 Library Assistant are:

Education:Nine (9) semester or twelve (12) quarter units of college course work in library studies

OR

Experience:One (1) year of clerical experience in a library performing tasks equivalent to Class 3602 Library Page.

Special Conditions:

• Some positions in this class may require possession of bilingual skills. Eligibles who do not possess the designated skills will not be appointed to bilingual positions. A language proficiency test may be administered prior to appointment to these positions.
• May be required to push, pull and lift with assistance objects weighing thirty (30) pounds or more.

The above minimum qualifications reflect special conditions associated with the position(s) to be filled. They may differ from the standard minimum qualifications associated with this class code.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The ability to lift boxes/bins weighing up to 30 lbs. and ability to move loaded carts weighing up to 250 lbs. will be evaluated during the probationary period.

Verification of Education and Experience

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://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/ .

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Note: Some positions in this class are subject to irregular work schedules and may require evening and/or weekend work; and require constant public contact. Positions in this classification may be required to work at various locations within the Library system.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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.