Librarian (Law Liaison)

Chesterfield County • Chesterfield, VA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Chesterfield Public Library is hiring a full-time Librarian (Law Liaison) to provide legal collection services, research assistance, learning opportunities, and customer engagement. The successful candidate will learn and apply the Chesterfield Public Library Way in customer interactions. The position manages access to legal resources and supports legal research and education for legal professionals, while also serving customers of all ages and working with staff and community partners.

The librarian serves as the primary contact with Collection Management for receiving and updating print legal resources; provides reference and research assistance; and educates customers and staff about information tools, research strategies, and databases. The role also includes planning programs and events, participating in system-wide teams, supporting reading and viewing interests, providing services to community groups and schools, guiding branch volunteers, and serving as person in charge when management team members are absent. Other work may be required.

Work is performed in library offices, library locations, and other professional settings, with extensive use of computers and devices. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekday hours typically between 8:45 a.m. and 5:15 p.m.; some evenings and weekends are required, and shifts may vary by location. Pre-employment drug testing, an FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification are required. The position is part of an approved Career Development Plan, with career progression opportunities and salary incentives as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications may be hired as trainees at a rate 5% below the position's minimum hourly rate; trainees must meet the minimum qualifications within 12 months of hire.

Requirements

• Master's degree in library and/or information science from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain before employment, a Librarian's Professional Certificate issued by the Library of Virginia.
• At least one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Working knowledge of library and information science principles and practices.
• Understanding of legal terminology, research methods, and legal systems.
• Proficiency with databases and electronic research tools.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Willingness to learn and apply the Chesterfield Public Library Way to initiating interactions and engaging customers.
• Ability to adapt and apply traditional and emerging library technologies, including mobile technologies and physical and digital information environments.
• Ability to plan and implement creative and educational learning opportunities aligned with customer needs.
• Ability to operate a computer and related software, mobile devices, scanners, a cash register, and other common office equipment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences inside and outside the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external customers.
• Good judgment and sound decision-making skills that support county and department initiatives and values.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, an FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a professional librarian or experience in a public library is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact with Collection Management to receive and update print legal resources.
• Manage, organize, and provide access to the legal collection and resources supporting legal research and education for legal professionals.
• Assist with planning and executing quarterly programming and an annual signature event as needed.
• Create learning, reference, and engagement opportunities for adults, teens, and children, including roving reference, interactive conversations, one-on-one learning sessions, and personalized learning plans.
• Provide reference and research assistance.
• Educate customers and staff about the use and evaluation of information tools and strategies, including research databases.
• Participate in system-wide councils and teams to coordinate service delivery and create content for documents and the website.
• Apply knowledge of library collections, publishing, and authors to meet customers' reading and viewing preferences.
• Meet with community groups, school employees, and others outside the library system to provide library services and promote learning initiatives.
• Provide direction and structure to branch volunteers in collaboration with branch management team members.
• Serve as person in charge when management team members are absent.
• Perform other work as required.

Benefits

• Career progression opportunities and salary incentives through an approved Career Development Plan, as funding permits and based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level