Librarian/BFOQ - Bilingual/English & Spanish

Chesterfield County; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chesterfield Public Library is hiring a Part-Time Librarian to serve adults, teens and children with engaging, learning-driven services. The role emphasizes customer interaction, roving reference, and programming support, aligned with the library's CCPL Way.

Requirements include an ALA-accredited MLS, Virginia Librarian Certificate (or ability to obtain), and bilingual English/Spanish fluency. Pre-employment checks apply; 20 hours weekly, with varied shifts including afternoons and weekends.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Librarian's Professional Certificate issued by the Library of Virginia or ability to obtain before employment.
• At least 1 year of related experience or equivalent training/experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning, reference and engagement opportunities to adults, teens, and children by creating an exceptional customer experience.
• Educate customers and staff about the use and evaluation of various information tools and databases.
• Assist with planning and executing weekly story times, quarterly programming and annual signature events as needed.
• Actively participate in system-wide councils/teams to coordinate service delivery and create content for documents and website.
• Apply knowledge of library collection, publishing and authors to meet reading and viewing preferences of customers.
• Meet with community groups and schools to provide library services and promote learning initiatives.
• Provide direction and structure to branch volunteers in collaboration with branch management team members.
• Serve as person in charge in absence of management team members.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Communication skills

Tech literacy

Education

MLS/MLIS (ALA-accredited)

Librarian Certificate (Virginia)

Tools

Library databases

Library catalog systems

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: BFOQ – BILINGUAL/ENGLISH & SPANISH. Verbal and written fluency in both English and Spanish is required to be considered for this position.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• The successful candidate will possess a Master's degree in library and/or information science from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA);
• Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a Librarian's Professional Certificate issued by the Library of Virginia;
• At least one year of related experience (experience as a professional librarian or experience in a public library preferred); or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of library and information science.
• Willingness to learn and apply Chesterfield Public Library's approach (CCPL Way) to initiating interaction and engaging customers.
• Ability to adapt and apply traditional and emerging library technologies to include, but not limited to, mobile technologies, physical and digital information environments;
• Ability to plan and implement creative and educational learning opportunities that align with customer needs;
• Ability to operate a computer and related software, mobile devices, scanners, cash register and other common office equipment;
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience within and outside of the organization;
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external customers;
• Good judgment and sound decision-making skills that support county/department initiatives and values.

An applicant who does not meet the minimum qualifications may be hired as a trainee at a rate 5% below the minimum hourly rate. An employee in trainee status must successfully meet the minimum qualifications for the position within 12 months of hire, at which time, the employee will be removed from trainee status and the employee's rate will be adjusted to the minimum for the position. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

WHO WE ARE

Chesterfield Public Library is currently hiring for a Part Time Librarian who shares our passion and who is willing to learn and apply the Library's Way in customer interactions.

The Librarian will

• Provide learning, reference and engagement opportunities to adults, teens, and children by creating an exceptional customer experience (i.e. roving reference, interactive conversations, one-on-one learning sessions, personalized learning plans, etc.).
• Educate customers and staff about the use and evaluation of various information tools and strategies, including research databases.
• Assist with planning and executing weekly story times, quarterly programming and annual signature event as needed.
• Actively participate in system-wide councils/teams to coordinate service delivery and create content for documents and website.
• Apply knowledge of library collection, publishing and authors to meet the reading and viewing preferences of customers.
• Meet with community groups, school employees and others outside the system to provide library services and to promote learning initiatives.
• Provide direction and structure to branch volunteers in collaboration with branch management team members.
• Serve as person in charge in the absence of management team members.
• Perform other work as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is performed in library office, library locations and other professional settings; extensive use of computers and devices required. Light to medium, occasionally heavy, physical requirements which may include, sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, stooping, kneeling crouching, keyboarding, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal and reading; not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Please note

We are not able to accept resumes or other attachments via email. Application information that is submitted in any manner other than the Chesterfield County Careers web page is considered unsolicited and is not evaluated.

20 hours/week; twenty hours not guaranteed and may change based upon organizational need. Shifts vary depending on organizational needs and include mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends. Primarily afternoons/evenings (11:45 a.m. - 8:15 p.m. or 4:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.) and Saturdays (8:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.).

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