Student Success Librarian

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is seeking a Student Success Librarian to provide research help in person, online, and via email. The role delivers information literacy instruction through workshops and classes and acts as an embedded librarian in Canvas.

The ideal candidate will manage library guides and materials, assist with library collections, and offer technical support for key tools. This is a part-time, on-site role at Henrico campuses with travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in information and library science from an ALA-accredited school.
• Experience providing research assistance in person, email, and virtual.
• Ability to develop and teach information literacy.
• Ability to create materials for library patrons.
• Ability to develop and maintain library collections.
• Experience providing technical support to library patrons.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• At least one year of library experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-person, virtual, and email research assistance to students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Delivers information literacy instruction via workshops, classes, and virtual sessions.
• Serves as an embedded librarian in Canvas.
• Creates and maintains research guides, instructional materials, and library marketing resources.
• Develops and manages library collections through purchasing recommendations and removal of outdated materials.
• Provides technical support for Microsoft Office, Canvas, PaperCut, and other library tools.

Skills

Research assistance

Information literacy

Materials creation

Collections management

Technical support

Communication & teamwork

Librarian experience

Education

Master's in Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Tools

Canvas

Zoom

LibGuides

LibAnswers

Job description

Working Title Student Success Librarian Role Title Library Specialist III Role Code 29053-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 05 Position Number 283W0078 Agency J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div) Work Location Henrico - 087 Hiring Range Salary commensurate with the education and experience of the applicant. Hiring range is $27.00-$30.00/hourly. 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

The Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

The Student Success Librarian provides in-person, virtual, and email research assistance to students, faculty, staff, and community members using library databases, online resources, citation tools, and other technologies. The position develops and delivers information literacy instruction through workshops, classroom sessions, and virtual presentations, and serves as an embedded librarian in Canvas.

This position creates and maintains research guides, instructional materials, and library marketing resources, while developing and managing library collections by recommending purchases and removing outdated materials. The Student Success Librarian also provides technical support for Microsoft Office, Canvas, PaperCut, and other library technologies, and completes special projects and other duties 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

• Master’s degree in information and library science from an American Library Association accredited school.
• Demonstrated ability to provide in person, email, and virtual research assistance to library patrons.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and teach information literacy.
• Demonstrated ability to create materials for library patrons.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain library collections.
• Experience providing technical support to library patrons.
• Experience communicating effectively; and working as a team member.
• At least one-year experience working in a library.

Additional Considerations

• At least one-year experience working as an academic librarian.
• Experience using Canvas, Zoom, LibGuides and LibAnswers.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Travel between campuses as needed.

Posting Number WGE_3350P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 08/06/2026 Job Close Date 08/20/2026 Open Until Filled

Agency Website www.reynolds.edu

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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.