City and County of San Francisco

Book Repairer (#7416)

$29.05-$35.30 Hourly / $5,035.00-$6,119.00 Monthly / $60,424.00-$73,424.00 Yearly


Definition

Under general supervision, the Book Repairer performs conservation treatments on books and library materials, which consist of the binding, repair, maintenance and processing of public library books and other printed materials. The essential functions of this job include: performing hinge repairs; tightening, recasing, rebacking and resewing; performing textblock treatments; paper repairs, tipping pages or errata, hinging in pages, plates and foldouts; hinging or inserting pockets, reference plates and barcodes; photocopying replacement leaves; pamphlet binding of thin materials; replacing mylar jackets; maintaining and recording statistics of treatments; recognizing rare or highly valuable materials; maintaining sufficient tools and individual supplies which are essential for work; answering queries from staff and outside callers and making appropriate referrals. This position may also be responsible for performing air drying of wet library materials; assisting in disaster response; sorting incoming materials and specifying appropriate treatment; pulling damaged materials from stacks; and performing other duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Features

This job code is distinguished from the 7418 Senior Book Repairer in that assignments in the higher job code are more complex in nature and/or specialized and include supervisory duties.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 9, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Binding hinge repairs, tightening hinges, half hinges, new endsheet and/or super, rebacking recasing; sewing text blocks, repair of broken sewing, sewing or wire stitching pamphlets into appropriate binders.

2. Tipping in missing pages, hinging in pages or maps, fold-out, hinging or tipping in pockets, inserting reference plates, barcodes or any necessary plates.

3. Repairing paper using paste and/or paste with Japanese tissue. Flattening paper, guarding folds, attaching hinges, removing tape, refolding map charts, making fold outs using Fusion 4000 and a tacking iron; cleaning soiled or pencil marked paper and repairing jacket covers including replacing soiled or torn mylar jackets.

4. Maintaining and recording statistics of treatments.

5. Taping edges for temporary repairs; reinforcing spine or fore edge of heavily used children's or paperback books.

6. Lab Maintenance includes maintaining and keeping sufficient tools/supplies on hand which are essential for work.

7. Disaster response includes air drying wet library materials and assisting in response to damage of materials as needed/instructed.

8. Answering queries from staff and outside callers and making appropriate referrals if needed.

9. Photocopying and tipping in missing pages of books and other printed material.

10. Inputting and retrieving data from a computer.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: the purpose, use and care of the tools and materials used in book repair; methods and procedures used to bind, repair and restore books and other printed materials; handling papers and proper storage of a variety of books, maps, sheet music and other related objects; chemical responses and harmful irritants.

Ability to: perform exacting hand work; assess damage and make responsible decisions; recognize historical or monetary value of books or other printed materials; manage time and prioritize projects; communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing with staff, supervisors and other departmental personnel.

Experience and Training

 Two (2) years of experience in hand binding, book repair and conservation of books and similar printed materials; AND- Ability to lift and move 30 pounds.

Substitution: College level course work in book binding or book restoration may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis (30 semester units/45 quarter units equal one year of experience); AND/OR

One (1) year of formal training through an apprenticeship or internship in bookbinding or conservation also may be substituted for one year of the required experience

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 7416; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;