Library Reference Technician (WAR/Part-time)

York County • Yorktown, VA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This part-time position, primarily located at the Yorktown Library, may also involve working at the Tabb or Yorktown Library. The role is responsible for providing reference assistance to library patrons, including assisting with research and activities, and independently performing research for reference requests. The technician will instruct patrons on using the automated catalog, electronic indexes, and other reference materials and equipment. Additional duties may include assisting with programs and creating displays. Shifts range from 10 to 20 hours per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and public library experience desired, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of basic library procedures, methods and techniques helpful.
• Personal computer experience using Microsoft Office Suite and the Internet necessary.
• Must be able to work evening and weekend hours.
• Must be able to work a continual floating schedule as needed.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including office equipment such as computers, calculators, copiers, facsimile machines, microfiche machines, etc.
• Work involves some lifting of boxes of books and/or periodicals, and pushing, and pulling of a hand cart or other type of cart.

Nice To Haves

• Public library experience desired.
• Knowledge of basic library procedures, methods and techniques helpful.

Responsibilities

• Providing reference assistance to library patrons.
• Assisting patrons with research and activities.
• Independently performing research for reference requests.
• Instructing patrons in the use of automated catalog, electronic indexes, and other reference materials and equipment.
• Assisting with programs and creating displays as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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