Librarian (part-time)

Chesterfield County • Chesterfield, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Chesterfield Public Library is currently hiring for a part-time Librarian who shares our passion and who is willing to learn and apply the Library's Way in customer interactions. The Librarian will provide learning, reference and engagement opportunities to adults, teens, and children by creating an exceptional customer experience (i.e. roving reference, interactive conversations, one-on-one learning sessions, personalized learning plans, etc.). They will educate customers and staff about the use and evaluation of various information tools and strategies, including research databases. This role will assist with planning and executing quarterly programming and annual signature events as needed. The Librarian will actively participate in system-wide councils/teams to coordinate service delivery and create content for documents and website. They will apply knowledge of library collection, publishing and authors to meet the reading and viewing preferences of customers. Additionally, the Librarian will meet with community groups, school employees and others outside the system to provide library services and to promote learning initiatives. They will provide direction and structure to branch volunteers in collaboration with branch management team members and serve as person in charge in the absence of management team members. This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

Requirements

• Master's degree in library and/or information science from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).
• Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a Librarian's Professional Certificate issued by the Library of Virginia.
• At least one year of related experience (experience as a professional librarian or experience in a public library preferred); or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of library and information science.
• Willingness to learn and apply Chesterfield Public Library's approach (CCPL Way) to initiating interaction and engaging customers.
• Ability to adapt and apply traditional and emerging library technologies to include, but not limited to, mobile technologies, physical and digital information environments.
• Ability to plan and implement creative and educational learning opportunities that align with customer needs.
• Ability to operate a computer and related software, mobile devices, scanners, cash register and other common office equipment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience within and outside of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external customers.
• Good judgment and sound decision-making skills that support county/department initiatives and values.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide learning, reference and engagement opportunities to adults, teens, and children by creating an exceptional customer experience (i.e. roving reference, interactive conversations, one-on-one learning sessions, personalized learning plans, etc.).
• Educate customers and staff about the use and evaluation of various information tools and strategies, including research databases.
• Assist with planning and executing quarterly programming and annual signature event as needed.
• Actively participate in system-wide councils/teams to coordinate service delivery and create content for documents and website.
• Apply knowledge of library collection, publishing and authors to meet the reading and viewing preferences of customers.
• Meet with community groups, school employees and others outside the system to provide library services and to promote learning initiatives.
• Provide direction and structure to branch volunteers in collaboration with branch management team members.
• Serve as person in charge in the absence of management team members.
• Perform related work as required.

Benefits

• Career progression opportunities
• Salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level