Colleagues,
This is a great job and we aren't having any bites. I will be grateful if
you all can help get the word out to potential candidates who would enjoy
this interesting challenge - and who know ASL. If you are interested in
learning more about Access Services, check out:
http://206.14.7.53/access_services/
The Library's URL is: www.wfpl.org.   Please contact me with questions if
you wish!
Thank you, Marti Goddard
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Marti Goddard
Access Services Manager
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415.557.4557 (v)  415.557.4433 (tty)
415.557.4531 fax


The San Francisco Public Library is recruiting for the following position:

CLASS & TITLE: 3630 LIBRARIAN I 
LOCATION: Main Library - Access Services (Deaf Services/Library on Wheels)
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Permanent - Full-time 

In order to be considered for an appointment to this position, the
candidate will be required to succeed in a Civil Service Examination
process for this class.

SALARY RANGE
Biweekly - $1,932 -$2,348
Monthly - $4,186 -$5,087 
Annual - $50,232 -$61,048
Note: Librarian I's hired at the entry level step will receive a 5% step
increase in pay after six months of service.
 
BENEFITS
• Health and Dental Plans • Credit Union Membership 
• Tuition Reimbursement Plans • City-Paid Pre-Tax Retirement Contribution 
• 10 Vacation Days • 11 Paid Holidays • 3 Floating Holidays • 
 
WORK SCHEDULE
The regular work schedule for this position may include weekend and evening
hours. The appointee to this position must be willing to work this schedule.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a Masters of Library and Information Science (MLS or MLIS)
degree from a library school accredited by the American Library Association.
 
SPECIAL CONDITION
American Sign Language (A test may be administered to verify ASL skills)
 
FINAL CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
 
DESIRABLE SKILLS:
Ability to work effectively with persons of various cultures, languages, or
special needs 
Ability to select library materials for targeted population 
Knowledge of or the ability to learn the Internet and HTML language 
Familiarity with or the ability to learn on-line and CD-ROM resources and
use the Internet as a reference tool

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under general supervision of the program manager of the Deaf Services
Center of the Access Services Division, the Librarian I will have
responsibilities in two Access Services programs: the Deaf Services Center
and the Library on Wheels (the Library's senior outreach bookmobile.) For
the Deaf Services Center, the librarian will provide reference assistance,
and other services to clients who are deaf or hard of hearing, their
families and associates, and professionals within the deaf and hard of
hearing community. For Library on Wheels and homebound patrons, the
librarian will select materials for purchase and provide direct public
service including reader's advisory. Duties for both programs include:
working with staff in planning, publicizing, executing and evaluating
programs, activities and events designed to provide information about the
Library's outreach services; promoting productive relations with community
agencies; supervising subordinate staff; and performing other job-related
duties.

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact the office listed below for an application packet. In order to be
considered for an appointment to this position, the candidate will be
required to succeed in a Civil Service Examination process for this
classification.

NOTE:
Desirable skills are intended to describe characteristics specific to each
particular position and are not intended to discourage persons from applying. 
Applications will be screened for qualifying experience. Meeting the
minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.
 
To obtain an application packet, please contact by mail:
Human Resources Office
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
ATTN: Job Listing 3630 Librarian I - Access Services

or Phone: 415-557-4568

or E-mail: [log in to unmask]

San Francisco Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities, Women and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply

Issued by: SC/March 30, 2001--updated July ,9, 2001