Library - Full-Time Historical Collection Librarian

About the role

The Jefferson-Madison Regional Library seeks a Historical Collections Librarian to support the library's mission of fostering personal growth and lifelong learning through connections with ideas, information, and community.

Responsibilities

• Manages and promotes local history collection of books housed at both the Central Library and the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society (ACHS) Research Library.
• Provides reference services and adult programming to the public.
• Supervises and directs the activities of ACHS volunteers who assist in arranging, cataloging, and maintaining collections of valuable archival materials under the direction of ACHS staff.
• Plans, promotes, and conducts educational and public outreach programs, such as workshops, lectures, and classes.
• Trains staff and the public in using historical collection and related electronic resources at both JMRL and ACHS.
• Provides outreach services on behalf of JMRL and ACHS.
• Evaluates historical documents and archival materials for accession into either library’s collection.
• Staffs reference desk at both JMRL and ACHS, conducting reference interviews and locating items in various formats.
• Creates and maintains accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases.
• Affords personal device and public computer assistance and training through scheduled individual tutoring sessions and providing limited point-of-need service to help patrons apply for employment and social services, fill out paperwork, print documents, participate in email and social media, gain confidence with Microsoft Office products, and access and use library electronic resources.
• Responds to phone calls, emails, texts, and chats to provide equitable access to information.
• Maintains appropriate use and maintenance of JMRL equipment, tools, and other resources, including work time.
• Performs some general department and/or branch duties.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of JMRL equipment, tools, and other resources, including work time.

Requirements

Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

Skills

• Knowledge of library policies, best practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of archival methods and research techniques.
• Knowledge of metadata standards and schemas.
• Working knowledge of website management.
• Knowledge of history of local area.
• Intermediate reading and writing skills.
• Intermediate math skills.
• Strong public service orientation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education. Eligibility for professional certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia within the first 2 years of employment AND previous library experience and knowledge of historical collections and research. OR An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with an integrated library system. Experience with historical research in the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library’s service area. Experience on a public service desk.