Virginia Room Librarian (Librarian I)

Fairfax County•Fairfax (Fj38), VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides information services to customers of all ages, including reference, programming and outreach, and inter-library loan. Recommends reading materials to customers with an emphasis on Virginiana, local and family history. Performs entry-level professional librarian work utilizing specialized professional knowledge to manage the collection, including weeding, replacements, input to collection development, and annual periodical selection. Communicates and interprets library policies and procedures to the public. Performs other duties as may be assigned to further the goals and objectives of Fairfax County Public Library. This position works under direction of the Virginia Room Manager. Note: This job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies; current and/or future vacancies may be 20 hour per week job-shared positions. The selected applicant's starting hourly rate will be in the minimum to midpoint range ($30.6404 to $42.1306) of the advertised compensation range. Compensation rules apply per Fairfax County personnel regulations for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees.

Requirements

Master's degree from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited library school; or ability to obtain a Master's degree from an accredited library school within three months of the job advertisement closing date.
Possession of a certificate issued by the Virginia State Board for Certification of Librarians within (3) three months of date of appointment to the position.
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and Child Protective Services to the satisfaction of the employer.
Knowledge of the principles, standards, and practices of library science
Knowledge of library reference sources and methods
Ability to create or curate professional resources
Ability to use professional knowledge to manage the library's collection
Ability to prioritize and manage a self-directed workload
Ability to provide information service to customers of all ages
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others
Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative
Knowledge of word processing and computer applications
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to answer reference questions and provide reading guidance
Knowledge of the Library's operating procedures
Ability to interpret Library policy for staff and the general public
Ability to promote interest in library services
Ability to plan and provide community-oriented library programs and outreach
Ability to adapt to workplace change
Ability to classify and catalog material
Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer.
Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.
Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist and shoulder movements.
Ability to stand for 2 hours at a time.
Ability to push and pull 4-wheeled book bins filled at 90% capacity, requiring 20 lbs. of initial (starting) force, and a sustained force of 10 lbs. after initial acceleration.
Ability to push and pull 4-wheeled book carts filled at 70% capacity, requiring 14 lbs. of initial (starting) force, and a sustained force of 7 lbs. after initial acceleration.
Ability to shelve materials at all height levels.
Ability to stoop, bend, reach, squat, and kneel.
Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County to provide coverage, attend meetings and trainings.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience working in a public library setting.
Strong customer services skills.
Experience with local history/genealogy collections and archives.
Experience explaining library policies and procedures.
Experience conducting reference interviews and assisting the public in locating reading materials and information.
Experience explaining library policies and procedures.
Experience in planning and providing programs and outreach to adults.
Bilingual in English and another language.

Responsibilities

Answers informational and reference questions from customers using print and electronic resources
Assists and instructs customers in the use of print and online materials and technology
Advises and assists customers in the selection of books, periodicals, media, and other materials
Plans and provides programs and outreach to customers of all ages
Maintains collection by weeding, marketing, and merchandising library materials
Troubleshoots library computers and reports unresolved problems through proper channels
Performs copy cataloging of library materials
Identifies materials to be considered for addition to the library collection
Remains current in resources, services and technologies in the information field
May supervise volunteers
May serve as person in charge
Provides reference services using Library collections and subscription databases, including Special Collections holdings
Describes, preserves, provides access in both physical and digital formats to Special Collections materials which include manuscripts, photographic images and subject files