Library Assistant

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Germanna Community College in Virginia is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to support teaching and learning by providing cataloging, circulation, reference services, and access to electronic resources. The role emphasizes responsive service to students, faculty, and staff.

You will handle front-line assistance, course-resources navigation, interlibrary loan, and special projects, with opportunities to expand skills in library tech and AI-enabled tools.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience.
• Experience with library practices and automated library systems.
• Experience with or willingness to learn AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line support to patrons, assisting with web page navigation, e-resource access, and reference inquiries.
• Monitor and respond to live chat queries using Libanswers during assigned hours.
• Manage study room reservations and facilitate student equipment loans and returns.
• Assist with library operations including book/DVD loans, printing services, and maintaining library records.
• Promote library services, maintain facility appearance, and report supply/equipment needs.
• Collaborate on cataloging, collection development, and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Library practices

AI tools learning

Tools

Automated library systems

Job description

Working Title Library Assistant Role Title Library Specialist I Role Code 29051-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 297W0180 Agency Germanna Community College Division Germanna Community College (Div) Work Location Spotsylvania - 177 Hiring Range $19.52-$21.15 per hour; state benefits do not apply Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 6-Administrative Support Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:00A.M.– 5:00P.M. (29 Hours per week)
Or as scheduled
Sensitive Position No Job Description

Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.

Germanna Community College is seeking a part‑time Library Assistant. The Library Assistant will be a key provider in the teaching and learning environment by providing innovative informational resources, services, facilities, and support for student academic success. The Library Assistant will be aware of and responsive to the changing needs of students, faculty, community members, and employees. This role will also provide circulation services, interlibrary loan and intercampus loan, technical services (including cataloging), and reference services in cooperation with other library staff. This role will perform a full range of paraprofessional duties which require a high level of decision making, judgment, communication.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide front-line support to patrons, assisting with web page navigation, e-resource access, and reference inquiries.
• Monitor and respond to live chat queries using Libanswers during assigned hours.
• Manage study room reservations and facilitate student equipment loans and returns.
• Assist with library operations including book/DVD loans, printing services, and maintaining library records.
• Promote library services, maintain facility appearance, and report supply/equipment needs.
• Collaborate on cataloging, collection development, and special projects as assigned.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Customer service experience.
• Experience with library practices and procedures and automated library systems
• Experience with or willingness to learn AI tools.

Additional Considerations

• Working knowledge of general library operations, on-line library systems, interlibrary loan practices, and customer service practices and principles.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize an automated circulation system and to assist library patrons in locating information.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound and practical decisions and to perform duties independently.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and use current word processing software and to use the internet.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
Travel to other campuses, including the Stafford County Center, will be required.

Posting Number WGE_3504P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 10/08/2026 Job Close Date 10/22/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.germanna.edu Contact Name Joshua Cave Email [e-mail] Phone Number

Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/101989