Children's Services Librarian

Loudoun County Government•Ashburn, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Loudoun County Public Library (LCPL) builds community by promoting the joy of reading and learning. Serving as the civic center of the community, LCPL provides free and equal access to a full variety of library resources and innovative technologies to enhance the quality of life and meet the informational, educational, and cultural interests of the entire community. Loudoun County Public Library (LCPL) is offering collaborative, energetic, community-oriented candidates the opportunity to become a full-time Children’s Services Librarian at the Ashburn Library in Ashburn, VA. As a member of an enthusiastic team, Children’s Services Librarians: Provide direct customer service in reference, reader's advisory, programming and circulation functions. Assist customers in the use of library resources and technologies. Work in a collaborative environment with other staff to complete daily tasks, conduct programs and coordinate outreach. Plan and lead programs for Children. Conduct outreach and create partnerships with community organizations. This position may supervise part-time intermittent staff as assigned. Successful candidates will be passionate, creative team players with excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills. Must possess strong multi-tasking, organizational and technology skills. All staff work in a collaborative environment to complete daily tasks, conduct programs and coordinate outreach. LCPL provides services seven (7) days a week. Work schedules vary and include weekends, evenings and holidays. Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

A master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited school
Six (6) months of related library experience.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong multi-tasking, organizational and technology skills.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year prior experience providing direct customer service to the public strongly preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office products preferred.
Spanish/English bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct customer service in reference, reader's advisory, programming and circulation functions.
Assist customers in the use of library resources and technologies.
Work in a collaborative environment with other staff to complete daily tasks, conduct programs and coordinate outreach.
Plan and lead programs for Children.
Conduct outreach and create partnerships with community organizations.
Supervise part-time intermittent staff as assigned.