Youth Services Librarian

Prince William County

Virginia (MN)

On-site

USD 66,000 - 79,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

VRS retirement

401a/457 plans

Paid leave

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

EAP

Career development

Training opportunities

Library association membership

Job summary

Prince William Public Libraries (PWPL) seeks a Youth Services Librarian at Chinn Park Library in Woodbridge, VA. This role blends public service with innovative programming for children, teens, and families, requiring creativity, collaboration, and excellent customer service.

As part of a renovation, you will join the leadership team to reintroduce Chinn Park's modern offerings, with potential work at other county locations during the project.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in library or information science.
Minimum of one year of public library, school library, or bookstore experience.
Experience planning, promoting, implementing youth programs in library or community settings.
Experience providing circulation, information, and readers’ advisory assistance to patrons.
Experience assisting patrons with technology including computers, printers, scanners, tablets and e-readers.
Experience with collection maintenance, weeding and rebalancing floating collections.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and assist with library programming for youth and families.
Provide desk services: circulation, reference, readers’ advisory, and technology help.
Maintain children’s and young adult collections.
Create displays and promotional materials for the library’s collection and programs.
Represent the library at outreach events.
Train, schedule, and supervise teen volunteers for the Summer Reading Program.
May serve as person in charge.

Skills

Story times

Outreach

Customer service

Collaboration

Technology assistance

Program planning

Education

Master’s degree in library or information science

Tools

Computers

Printers

Scanners

Tablets

E-readers

Job description

Introduction

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.

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.

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.

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits: