https://sf.gov/sflawlibrary About the Library Located in Civic Center, the San Francisco Law Library is an autonomous agency established by state law in 1870. It was the first county law library in the state of California, and the model for the statewide county law library system. It is the mission of the San Francisco Law Library to provide the judiciary, the public, the bar, and city, county, and state officials free access and use of legal reference materials in order that they may conduct their legal affairs and preserve their legal rights. The library offers robust legal information resources and services, in a variety of formats and delivery options, to meet the needs of our varied patrons. Our expansive collections, cutting edge technologies, and renowned reference team combine to provide dynamic legal information resources and services to our community. Our staff take pride in providing excellent and friendly legal information services to our community and providing access to justice for all. For more information about the San Francisco Law Library, please visit: https://www.sf.gov/sflawlibrary About the Position The Library Assistant supports the library by working as a member of our team performing customer service, operational, and technical work for the purpose of maintaining a well-organized library with a high standard of customer service. The position is Monday-Friday, full-time. Representative Duties Greet library patrons via phone and in-person Provide circulation assistance Facilitate materials pick-ups and drop-offs Provide directional and informational assistance to patrons Assist patrons in use of online catalog and public access computers Assist patrons with computer printer and photocopy machine Assist opening and closing the library Shelving materials and maintaining order of the collection and space Retrieval of materials from closed stacks Assist with program registration and organization Assist with special projects, as assigned Assist Head of Technical Services with stacks maintenance and other projects Filing of loose-leaf publications

Qualifications:

Knowledge of general library services, functions and organization A minimum of one year of experience in a position involving service to the public or library experience; two years is preferable Minimum of Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college, or paralegal certificate from an accredited program Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook Adaptable, work well with others, enjoy teamwork environment Detail-oriented and organized Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Ability to learn law library services and procedures Desire to learn about the legal system and legal information resources Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibili­ties: walking, sitting, standing or repeated bending for prolonged periods of time; light lifting and carrying Desirable Qualifications Completion of courses in library or legal work Interest in a librarianship career Ability to work with people of all types Business experience Experience with loose-leaf filing Knowledge of legal terminology Law library or general library experience a plus Experience with legal work and/or government document materials Benefits/Compensation Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience Sick leave, vacation leave, 13 holidays/year How to Apply Please submit: 1) cover letter detailing your qualifications, experience performing the representative duties, salary requirements, and why you wish to join our team, and 2) current resume. No phone calls, please . Equity Statement The San Francisco Law Library is committed to equity and diversity in the workplace for our staff/employees by developing leadership practices, actively reviewing policies, and creating a more inclusive culture to nurture and support diversity, address implicit bias, and embed anti‐racism in our practices, services, trainings, and actions. We commit to include the diversity and culture of San Francisco in our staff and hiring practices, ensuring our workplace is inclusive, equitable and supportive, reflecting the community we serve. Position open until filled

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 - $57,715.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Application Question(s): Please detail your qualifications, experience performing the representative duties, salary requirements, and why you wish to join our team.

Experience:

library/customer service: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person