Adult Services Librarian

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Arlington Public Library is seeking a customer-focused, enthusiastic, and innovative Adult Services Librarian for Central Library. The role delivers public services, develops and manages adult collections, plans and coordinates programs, and builds partnerships with community organizations and local businesses. It also supports circulation and service desk operations and helps create a welcoming, inclusive environment for patrons. The position provides adult reference services and expertise to patrons and library staff; assists patrons of diverse backgrounds, including people with limited English skills; and coordinates adult programs such as book clubs, technology instruction, craft programs, and lectures. The librarian also provides outreach, which may include presenting programs off-site and driving a County vehicle or bookmobile. The schedule includes regular evening and weekend work, and the assignment location may change over time. The official title is Librarian. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week. Applicants must complete all sections of the application and provide detailed responses to supplemental questions; a resume does not substitute for a completed application.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university.
Some public library experience.
Strong organizational and public service skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, work successfully within a team, and communicate effectively.
Awareness of current trends in public libraries.
Technology proficiency and innovative thinking.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience at the Librarian level.
Experience planning and implementing creative programs for adults.
Experience providing public library customer services, including reference and reader’s advisory.
Experience participating in library collection maintenance.
Experience acting as the Person in Charge of a library building.
Experience building partnerships with community businesses and organizations.

Responsibilities

Respond to patron inquiries, assess patron needs and interests, recommend resources and materials, research methodologies, conduct computerized information searches, and help patrons find materials.
Provide reader’s advisory, reference, and technical assistance to adults and children from diverse backgrounds, including patrons with limited English skills.
Ensure proper use and care of library materials, equipment, and facilities.
Interpret, recommend, and apply library policies and procedures in the area of specialization.
Coordinate colleagues, paraprofessional support staff, and volunteers for projects, programs, or service management.
Monitor and inspect selected library materials for replacement, repair, or rearrangement, including selection and weeding.
Serve as a specialist in adult reference services and provide expertise to patrons and other library staff.
Coordinate and develop adult programs by planning, preparing, presenting, and evaluating programs such as book clubs, technology instruction, craft programs, and lectures.
Promote library services through outreach and present programs off-site; may be asked to drive a County vehicle or bookmobile.
Participate in system-wide teams and committees as assigned.
Support circulation and service desk operations and help maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment for patrons.