Virginia Room Librarian (Librarian I)

About the role

This position provides information services to customers of all ages, including reference, programming and outreach, and inter-library loan. Recommends reading materials to customers with an emphasis on Virginiana, local and family history. Performs entry-level professional librarian work utilizing specialized professional knowledge to manage the collection, including weeding, replacements, input to collection development, and annual periodical selection. Communicates and interprets library policies and procedures to the public.

Responsibilities

• Answers informational and reference questions from customers using print and electronic resources
• Assists and instructs customers in the use of print and online materials and technology
• Advises and assists customers in the selection of books, periodicals, media, and other materials
• Plans and provides programs and outreach to customers of all ages
• Maintains collection by weeding, marketing, and merchandising library materials
• Troubleshoots library computers and reports unresolved problems through proper channels
• Performs copy cataloging of library materials
• Identifies materials to be considered for addition to the library collection
• Remains current in resources, services and technologies in the information field
• May supervise volunteers
• May serve as person in charge
• Provides reference services using Library collections and subscription databases, including Special Collections holdings
• Describes, preserves, provides access in both physical and digital formats to Special Collections materials which include manuscripts, photographic images and subject files

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles, standards, and practices of library science
• Knowledge of library reference sources and methods
• Ability to create or curate professional resources
• Ability to use professional knowledge to manage the library's collection
• Ability to prioritize and manage a self-directed workload
• Ability to provide information service to customers of all ages
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others
• Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative
• Knowledge of word processing and computer applications
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to answer reference questions and provide reading guidance
• Knowledge of the Library's operating procedures
• Ability to interpret Library policy for staff and the general public
• Ability to promote interest in library services
• Ability to plan and provide community-oriented library programs and outreach
• Ability to adapt to workplace change
• Ability to classify and catalog material

Qualifications

Master's degree from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited library school; or ability to obtain a Master's degree from an accredited library school within three months of the job advertisement closing date.

Possession of a certificate issued by the Virginia State Board for Certification of Librarians within (3) three months of date of appointment to the position.

Skills

• Strong customer services skills
• Experience with local history/genealogy collections and archives
• Experience explaining library policies and procedures
• Experience conducting reference interviews and assisting the public in locating reading materials and information
• Experience in planning and providing programs and outreach to adults

Benefits

The selected applicant's starting hourly rate will be in the minimum to midpoint range ($30.6404 to $42.1306) of the advertised compensation range.

Pay

This is a part-time position working 20 hours per week. Scheduling flexibility is imperative. Standard hours may include day and/or evening hours to include weekdays and weekends. The schedule may vary depending on the needs of the library.

Schedule

Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist and shoulder movements. Ability to stand for 2 hours at a time. Ability to push and pull 4-wheeled book bins filled at 90% capacity, requiring 20 lbs. of initial (starting) force, and a sustained force of 10 lbs. after initial acceleration. Ability to push and pull 4-wheeled book carts filled at 70% capacity, requiring 14 lbs. of initial (starting) force, and a sustained force of 7 lbs. after initial acceleration. Ability to shelve materials at all height levels. Ability to stoop, bend, reach, squat, and kneel. Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County to provide coverage, attend meetings and trainings.