HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 27-1986 RESOLUTION NO. 27-86
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION PLAN BY REVISING THE
JOB SPECIFICATION FOR THE POSITION OF
LIBRARY ASSISTANT I
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco that
the Employee Classification Plan, as amended, is further amended as follows:
1. To revise the Job Specification for the position of Library Assistant I
to read as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference
incorporated herein as though set forth verbatim.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and
adopted by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regular
meeting held on the 12th day of February , 1986 , by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Mark N. Addiego, John "Jack" Drago, Richard A. Haffey;
and Roberta Cerri Teglia
None
Councilmember Gus Nicolopulos
EXHIBIT A
TO RESOLUTION NO. 27-86
Library
DEFINITION=
Performs a variety oF technical and clerical duties,
Including duties related to data processing entry and
retrieval, which may relate to such activities as
acquisitions, cataloging, classification, clrculatlon,
assisting patrons, overseeing the work oF part time
personnel; and does related work as required. The
supervision exercised over positions In the class wtll range
From close to general, depending upon the assignment.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS=
Positions tn this class perform routine technical and
clerical library duties according to established procedures
under structured conditions with assistance available for
solution of problems.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Charges and discharges library materials; registers patrons;
assists patrons In becoming familtar with the general
arrangement and location of materials tn the library;
explains library services, rules and procedures to patrons;
uses computerized circulation system to place holds, track
overdues and bi]ls, answer patron queries, and perform other
circulation and reference desk duties; checks tn magazines
and claims missing issues; arranges for exhibits, displays
and programs; represents ltbrary on system and City
committees and task forces; assists library patrons In the
use of tibrary materials; locates bcx~ks, periodicals,
pamphlets, documents and other library materials using
indexes, catalog guides and other btlbtographtc sources;
assists in answering reference desk questions; prepares
orders and checks in received library materials; oversees
processing and mending of ltbrary materials; files catalog
cards Into publlc catalog and shelf Itst; carries out
maintenance activities on card catalog and shelf ltst; and
schedules and oversees the work of llbrary pages and part
time employees.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS=
Knowledge of:
Basic library services, practices, and terminology
Modern office methods, practices and procedures
Computer-assisted applications
Ability to~
Learn standard library practices and procedures and the
Iocatlon of materials In the library
Effectively perform · variety of ltbrary clerlcal and
technical ~ork wtth speed and accuracy
Type at a speed of 20 ~m from clear co~y
Understand and carry out oral anclwrltten directions
Gtve assistance to and deal courteously ~lth ltbrary
patrons
Learn to use the automated circulation system,
microcomputers, end other automated versions of
11brary services
Work Irregular hours
Speak and write clearly
Establish and maintain cooperative relatlonshtps with
those contacted In the course of work
EXPERIENCE:
One year general clerical experience Involving public
contact, preferably tn a library setting.
EDUCATION:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
LICENSE:
Possession of the appropriate, valid Operator's License
issued by the State of California.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS:
Positions in this class may require light phystca] work with
frequent standing and walktng, stooping and reaching,
lifting/carrying materials wetghlng up to 25-35 lbs, and
pushing fully loaded book trucks. Nanual dexterity ts
required to type, use computer terminal keyboard, file, sort,
process materials, and so on.