Librarian

Prince William County; Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Prince William County as a full-time Librarian at Haymarket Gainesville Library. In this role, you'll coordinate adult programming and engage with the community through creative library events. Ideal candidates are organized, motivated, and passionate about promoting lifelong learning and technology support.

Benefits

Access to training and career development opportunities

Membership to the Virginia Library Association

Comprehensive medical coverage options

Generous leave accrual

Virginia Retirement System participation

Qualifications

• Requires Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college/university.
• Experience in public library setting preferred.
• Experience in planning programs for various age groups preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements engaging programs for adults.
• Assists patrons with library services and technology.
• Maintains and evaluates library materials.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Customer service

Technological assistance

Education

Master’s degree in Library or Information Science

Job description

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Introduction

Are you passionate about building community through engaging library programs? Haymarket Gainesville Library is excited to welcome an organized, motivated, and community-focused individual to join our Adult Services team as a full-time Librarian.

In this role, you’ll take the lead in coordinating adult programming, designing and delivering events that reflect the interests and needs of our diverse and vibrant community. We’re looking for someone with excellent organizational and communication skills, who thrives in a collaborative environment, brings creativity to the table, and is committed to promoting lifelong learning.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to have you on our team!

About This Role

• Plans and implement engaging and community-oriented programs for adults. Includes keeping track of budgets, coordinating program schedules, and working with outside vendors.
• Assists patrons with library services, including reference inquiries, circulation tasks, and reader’s advisory.
• Promotes library services and resources both in the branch and at outreach events.
• Assists patrons with basic technology, including (but not limited to) public computers, personal computers, personal devices, email and internet help, copying, scanning, and printing assistance, use of library hotspots and other library issued technology.
• Maintains an assigned section of the adult collection, evaluating items for weeding and rebalancing according to system policy.
• May serve as a passport agent if eligible.
  
  

Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in Library or Information Science.

Preferences

• Experience working in a public library setting
• Experience in the development and planning of programs for all ages
• Experience preparing and managing budgets
• Experience with collection maintenance practices, including weeding and rebalancing a floating collection
• Experience providing technological assistance to patrons, including support with public and personal computers, mobile devices, email, internet navigation, copying, scanning and printing
• Experience in assisting patrons in accessing and using library digital resources.
  
  

Special Requirements: The position requires travel to other branches within the system. A DMV check will be conducted for employees who drive while on County business.

Work Schedule

This is a full time, exempt position located at the Haymarket Gainesville Library. Library hours of operation are Monday-Wednesday, 10:00am-8:00pm, and Thursday-Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm. The schedule will include days, one evening per week, and rotating Saturdays. Schedule may vary depending upon the needs of the library.

Starting Salary Range: $65,910.00 - $79,408.88 / yearly

Note: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To review the class description in its entirety, click here.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Additional Benefits

• Access to training and career development opportunities.
• Membership to the Virginia Library Association.
• We offer excellent benefits including comprehensive medical coverage options, paid holidays, personal days, and generous leave accrual.
• The County also participates in the Virginia Retirement System and offers 457 and 401a defined contribution plans.
  
  

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Learn more at Student Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.

Benefits

We are a continuous learning organization, providing no-cost access to training and career development opportunities. We offer comprehensive, affordable health care options and other benefits to include:

• Excellent Pay
• Paid accrued annual and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays and 4 personal days
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Enhanced Parental and Medical Leave programs
• Life insurance
• Coverage of infertility treatments
• "Out-of-network" ground ambulance coverage
• Retiree health insurance credit benefit of $6.50 x years of service (maxed at 30 years)
• Flexible spending programs
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Free access to online courses
• Credit Union membership eligibility
• Job security
• Opportunities for career growth, advancement specialization and so much more!
  
  

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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees
  
  

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Prince William County Benefit Programs

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I understand that the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume may not be substituted for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.

• I have read, understand and acknowledge the above statement.
• I decline to proceed further in this process.
  
  

02

This position requires a master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited college/university. Do you have a master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited college/university?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Please check any of the following areas in which you have experience working: (Check all that apply).

• Public Library
• School Library
• Bookstore
• None of the above
  
  

04

Select the areas in which you have experience in planning and conducting programs. (Check all that apply):

• Adults
• Teens
• Children ages 6 – 12 years old
• Children ages 6 and younger
• No experience planning and conducting programs.
  
  

05

Select the options that best represent your programming planning experience: (Check all that apply)

• Planning programs within an assigned budget
• Communicating with presenters
• Meeting deadlines for publicity
• Writing program contracts
• Presenting your own programs
• Have only conducted programs created by others
• None of the above
  
  

06

Please indicate the areas with which you have experience: (Check all that apply)

• Collection Maintenance (weeding and rebalancing materials)
• Reader's Advisory
• Using library system software such as Polaris
• Outreach
• None of the above
  
  

07

Which of these statements best describes your experience providing assistance with technology (i.e. computers, smart phones, tablets)? Please be sure this information is included in the work experience section of your application.

• I have assisted others with computers
• I have assisted others with printers
• I have assisted others with a copier
• assisted others with Smartphones
• I have assisted others with tablets
• I have assisted others with eReaders
• I am unfamiliar with the above-mentioned technology
  
  

08

If you indicated that you have experience providing assistance with technology, please note where you have that experience.

09

Please select any of the following digital resources with which you have experience: (Check all that apply)

• Libby/Overdrive
• Hoopla
• Kanopy
• HELPNOW
• Ancestry Library Edition
• Consumer Reports
• None of the above
  
  

10

Of the below Microsoft Products, please indicate those with which you are proficient (Please check all that apply):

• Word
• Outlook
• SharePoint
• PowerPoint
• Excel
• WebEx / Teams
• Please add None of the Above
  
  

11

Are there any of the following shifts you are NOT able to work ?

• I am not available for the day shift from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• I am not available for an evening shift (1) 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• I am not available for the weekend shift. Currently it is Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• I am available to work any of these shifts.
  
  

12

This is a full time, 37(.5) hours a week, exempt position. The schedule includes days, at least one evening a week and rotating weekends. Work hours are generally Monday through Wednesday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Thursday through Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Sundays (1)(1):00 pm to 5:00pm. Schedule may vary depending upon the needs of the library. Flexibility is imperative. Are there any days and times you are unavailable?

• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Government Administration

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