Library Assistant

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,501,000 - 44,772,000; Part time

Job summary

Germanna Community College is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to support teaching and learning by providing information resources, services, and assistance in the library. The role includes circulation, interlibrary loan, cataloging support, and reference help, working with students, faculty, and community members. The position is based in Fredericksburg, VA, with a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. or as scheduled, totaling 29 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience with library practices and procedures and automated library systems.
• Experience with or willingness to learn AI tools.
• Working knowledge of general library operations and customer service principles.
• Ability to assist patrons with information retrieval and digital resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line support to patrons, assisting with navigation, e-resources, and reference inquiries.
• Monitor live chat queries during assigned hours.
• Manage study room reservations and equipment loans/returns.
• Assist with circulation, printing services, and maintaining records.
• Promote services and report supply/equipment needs.
• Collaborate on cataloging and collection development as assigned.

Skills

Library practices

AI tools familiarity

Tools

Automated library systems

Job description

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Library Assistant

Role Title

Role Title Library Specialist I

Role Code

Role Code 29051-SW

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 03

Position Number

Position Number 297W0180

Agency

Agency Germanna Community College

Division

Division Germanna Community College (Div)

Work Location

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $19.52-$21.15 per hour; state benefits do not apply

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

EEO Category 6-Administrative Support

Full Time or Part Time

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

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

• 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

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

Posting Number WGE_3504P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/08/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/22/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website www.germanna.edu

Contact Name

Email

Email [e-mail]

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

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

VCCSuses 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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * I understand that this position is located in Virginia and I must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure consistent, reliable attendance.
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