Youth Services Librarian

Prince-William-County-Government; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits (VRS)

401a/457 retirement plans

Paid leave/ holidays

Medical, dental, & vision plans

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Training opportunities

Library association membership

Job summary

Prince William Public Libraries in Woodbridge, VA is seeking a Youth Services Librarian to create engaging programs for children, teens, and families. You will join Chinn Park Library's leadership team during an exciting renovation and may work at other county locations during construction.

The role involves planning and delivering story times, tours, reader’s advisory, and technology help; maintaining youth collections; and supervising teen volunteers. A Master’s in library science is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library or information science required.
• Minimum of 1 year public library or related experience.
• Experience planning youth programming in a library setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and assist with library programming for youth and families (story times, programs, tours, outreach).
• Provide patrons with circulation, reference, and technology assistance at the service desk.
• Maintain children’s and young adult collections through weeding and rebalancing.
• Create displays, lists, flyers, and other handouts to promote the collection and youth programming.
• Represent PWPL at outreach events and supervise Teen Volunteers for programs.
• May serve as person in charge as needed.

Education

Master’s degree in library or information science

Job description

Prince William Public Libraries (PWPL) is seeking an enthusiastic, imaginative, community-minded person to join our team as a Youth Services Librarian at Chinn Park Library in Woodbridge, VA. The ideal candidate will demonstrate creativity, flexibility, a collaborative attitude, and excellent customer service skills. This role is ideal for a librarian who wants to combine their love of public service with their passion for creating quality programming for children, teens, and families.

Currently, Chinn Park is undergoing a landmark, large-scale renovation and you will be a vital part of the leadership team that re-introduces the community to everything a modern Chinn Park has to offer. While this position is based at the Chinn Park Library, the selected candidate may be required to work at alternative county library locations during the upcoming building renovation.

Be a part of the team that re-introduces the community to all Chinn Park has to offer.

About This Role:

• Both independently and in collaboration with other Youth Services staff, plan, implement, and assist with library programming, including story times, programs, tours, and outreach for youth of all ages and their families.
• Regularly work at the integrated service desk and provide patrons with circulation, reader’s advisory, reference, and technology assistance. Assist patrons of all ages with information and circulation inquiries.
• Maintain children’s and young adult collections through weeding and rebalancing.
• Create displays, book lists, flyers, posters and other handouts to promote the library’s physical collection, online resources, and youth programming.
• Represent Prince William Public Libraries at outreach events.
• Train, schedule, and supervise Teen Volunteers for Summer Reading Program and Teen Advisory Group.
• May serve as the person in charge.

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree in library or information science

Preferences:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a public library environment, school library, or bookstore.
• Experience in planning, promoting, implementing, and assisting with successful youth programs in a library setting or through a community-based organization.
• Experience providing circulation, information, and readers’ advisory assistance to patrons of all ages.
• Experience assisting patrons with technology, including computers, printers, copiers, scanners, tablets, and e-readers.
• Experience with collection maintenance practices, including weeding, merchandising, and rebalancing floating collections.

Special Requirements:

The position may require 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 37.5 hours per week position. Hours are scheduled Monday - Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday – Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The schedule includes days, one evening per week, and rotating weekends as assigned. Scheduling flexibility is imperative. Schedule may vary depending on the needs of the library.

Starting Salary Range:

$65,910.00 – $79,408.88 / year

We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings plans
• Paid Annual Leave / Sick Leave / Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Group Medical, Dental, & Vision Health Plans
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities
• Access to training and career development opportunities
• Membership to the Virginia Library Association

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.

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

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.

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