Job Description

Application Opening – Friday, November 07, 2025
Application Deadline –  This recruitment may close at any time, but not earlier than 5:00pm on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Recruitment ID: RTF0161056-01118329

* Amended 11/18/25 to reflect updated deadline date. If you applied previously, you do  not  need to reapply.

Appointment Type:  This is a Temporary Exempt Category 17 position limited to no more than two (2) years in duration. Category 17 employees are used to backfill a Permanent Civil Service (PCS) employee on a leave of absence. This position is exempt from Civil Service and shall serve at the discretion of the Department Head.

The San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) is dedicated to connecting our diverse communities to learning, opportunities and each other. The library system includes the architecturally significant Main Library, an anchor institution in the City’s Civic Center, 27 neighborhood branch libraries that serve all neighborhoods throughout the City, two administrative buildings and four bookmobiles. With a collection of more than 3.7 million items, and circulation exceeding 14 million each year, SFPL serves more than 4 million visitors annually. The library embraces its role as the most democratic of institutions, providing safe and welcoming facilities for all. Through a robust array of services and programs, the library places an emphasis on literacy and learning, digital inclusion, social justice, equity, and healthy communities. For more information about SFPL, please visit  .

The San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) must build a culture, space, and workplace that is accessible and welcoming to all current and future employees, and to actively build an environment in which all people, regardless of background, identity, or ability, can be equal participants. In this way, our staff at all organizational levels can reflect the communities we serve. A safe, equitable public library is an actively anti-racist public library. Creating an inclusive public library means aligning with the lived realities of people of color. The San Francisco Public Library is committed to advancing racial equity for our workforce and community. SFPL will actively engage in anti-racist practice, programs, and collection development in carrying out the Library’s mission.

Job Description

Under general supervision, performs advanced professional librarian work; supervises the operations of the Portola Branch Library; supervises activities of subordinate personnel; Responsible for interpreting, enforcing and carrying out assigned duties within the framework of established methods and procedures; making regular contacts with the general public, outside organizations and library personnel in connection with library activities and operations; and maintaining a continued awareness of current reading trends and literature. Plan and conduct library programs to meet community needs; and may be assigned responsibility for a special projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises all operations, staff, collections, supplies and facilities in accordance to library guidelines. 
• Works with staff to address patron concerns and issues in a respectful and timely manner. 
• Responsible for the oversite, delivery, budget management, and marketing of public programming. 
• Represents Portola Branch by participating in community outreach events and meetings. 
• Meets weekly with direct reports to discuss work performance and build successful working relationships. 
• Prepares annual performance plan and evaluations in accordance with the established deadlines. 
• Supports branch public services on evenings and weekends by serving as Acting Chief of Branches. 

Desired Qualification(s):

• Ability to effectively communicate in a clear and concise manner with staff, subordinates, the general public, community organizations and administration in order to provide information regarding library operations and strategic priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership in organizational change by assisting in policy formulation and implementation by chairing and/or participating in committee.
• Experience partnering with schools and community based organizations. 

Work Schedule: 
Tuesday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday: 11:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 6:00pm 

Qualifications

Minimum

Qualifications

:

Education: Possession of a Master's Degree in library and information studies (e.g. MLS/MLIS) from a college, university, or program accredited by the American Library Association.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a professional librarian. Experience must be equivalent to the duties and responsibilities of class 3630 Librarian I. At least 1 year (equivalent to 2,000 hours) verifiable experience performing the duties of a Children’s, Youth, and/or Teen Services Librarian.

Verification:  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  How to Verify Education Requirements | Department of Human Resources

Verification of qualifying experience, when requested, must be documented on the employer's business letterhead and must include the name of the applicant, job title(s), dates of employment, description of job duties performed, and signature of the employer or the employer’s authorized representative. Experience claimed in self-employment will only be accepted if supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license and experience comparable to minimum

qualifications

above. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupation and total earnings must be submitted. Employees of the City and County of San Francisco may submit performance evaluations showing duties performed to verify qualifying City experience. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee's class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of Civil Service Commission Rules. Verification may be waived if impossible to obtain. The applicant must submit a signed statement explaining why verification cannot be obtained. Waiver requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Failure to provide the required verification, or request for waiver when requested may result in rejection of the application.

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.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. 

Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether candidate meets the minimum

qualifications

. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility and disqualification. 

Selection Procedures:  The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum

qualifications

are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the

qualifications

of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose

qualifications

most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited to participate in the oral/performance interview. 

Additional Information

Additional Information

Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are  only accepted through an online process. Visit and begin the application process.

• Select the “Apply Now” button and follow instructions on the screen

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records.  Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Human Resources Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please send your inquires to Christian Molina, Senior Human Resources Analyst at christian.molina@sfpl.org.

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.

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