LIBRARIAN

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

• Assist library users of all ages by providing excellent customer service
• Develop and deliver system-wide public and staff training
• Integrate digital literacy skills into public programs and library staff training
• Adopt new technologies and provide instruction to library customers and staff
• Guide customers in the use of physical and digital collections
• Coordinate staff in the promotion of library resources
• Provide information and readers’ advisory service to library users
• Contribute content for online publication and social media
• Promote library resources through community outreach
• Participate in gathering and reporting library statistical information
• Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work directly with the public in a friendly, helpful manner
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Ability to instruct individuals and groups
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Knowledge of internet search tools, online reference sources, and Microsoft Windows and Office applications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school required
• Eligible for certification by the Virginia Board for the Certification of Librarians required
• Experience developing and teaching workshops preferred
• Library experience preferred

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must work evening and weekend hours on a regular basis and substitute as needed
• Valid VA driver’s license OR reliable transportation to and from work
• Subject to six-month probationary period
• May require additional training outside normal work day