Job Title
Librarian I
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Organization Name
County of Henrico Department of Libraries
About Us
Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.
Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.
Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.
For more information, please visit our website at www.henricolibrary.org.
General Statement of Duties
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, March 24, 2025.
Provides front line customer support, information services and outreach services at one assigned customer service area (e.g. children, teens/digital media or adults) to effectively promote reading and lifelong learning; assists with collection management; plans, schedules, develops and facilitates programming for one assigned service area at an assigned library; does related work as required.
Essential Duties
Henrico County Public Library seeks a Librarian I to support Information Services at area libraries. Current vacancies include:
- Librarian I for Teen Services at the Tuckahoe Area Library
This posting may be used to fill additional Librarian I positions in Teen Service areas throughout the library system. These positions will provide information services, reader's advisory, classes and programming, and outreach services to library users and the local community.
Requirements for this position include:
- Experience working with tweens, teens, and young adults in a library setting
- Experience planning and providing programs and outreach
- Extensive knowledge of Readers Advisory principles, library and information science, and community development as it relates to library service.
- Demonstrated experience with content creation, computer instruction, customer service, and project management.
- Possess strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to write and speak effectively
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to resolve difficult interactions with library users
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- Awareness of and ability to learn new technologies; and strong planning and organizational skills
- Considerable knowledge of library organization, procedures, and policies
- Considerable knowledge of reference sources and materials
- Ability to plan and schedule workloads
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and with the general public
- Experience working with a wide range of youths preferred
- Ability to work at various locations within the County as needed
Primary assigned duties include:
- Responds accurately to patron needs and inquiries
- Develops, schedules, and facilitates programming for tweens, teens, and young adults
- Demonstrates sound working knowledge of the principles and practices of library science
- Demonstrates sound working knowledge of and ability to apply Library policies and procedures
- Provides coverage support in other services areas, including Adult and Children's Services, as needed
- Works closely with supervisory teams to ensure that HCPL and Henrico County standards of customer service are met to ensure smooth operation of the facility.
- Provides front line customer support and information services in one or more service areas to effectively promote reading and lifelong learning
- Provides reference and information services in various modalities, including in person, online, and over the phone
- Delivers increasingly complex support to patrons including one-on-one support and readers advisory, sound working knowledge of materials in all formats
- Develops, schedules promotes, implements, and evaluates fresh, relevant programming that serve the interests and needs of the community, the target audience, and the library
- Coordinates outside presenters as needed
- Enters programming in events/ calendar software for necessary approvals
- Recommends and coordinates marketing with Library's Community Relations Division
- Teaches established curricula, which may include computer or digital media classes
- Participates in outreach activities including facilitating tours of the Library with a wide variety of visitor groups
- Facilitates other onsite and community-based outreach activities
- Assists with collection management by providing patron feedback to the Collection Management Division, selects and deselects appropriate materials for assigned area
- Curates topical displays that promote the collection and support the Library's mission
- Serves on committees and special projects as assigned
- Attends all scheduled meetings and required training and maintains all required certifications
- Enrolls in and actively participates in the Emerging Leaders Program or other County-sponsored professional development opportunities
- Trains Public Services Specialists, volunteers, and other Library staff as assigned
- Handles complex and or sensitive complaints appropriately
- In absence of supervisor may perform various building responsibilities, including open and close duties
- May act as Librarian in Charge in the absence of the Manager or Assistant Manager
- Performs additional responsibilities and functions as delegated
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a Master of Library Science (MLS) with relevant previous experience preferred.
Additional Information
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
Possession of a Librarian's Certificate issued by the Virginia Board for the Certification of Librarians.
This position is part of a Career Development Series and does allow for advancement opportunities within the position.
May require a valid driver's license to perform assigned duties at various locations.
The expected hiring range will be at the lower end of the pay scale.
These are 40 hours/week positions. Night and weekend work is required including Sunday hours on rotation.
How To Apply
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, March 24, 2025.
You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal though https://henrico.gov/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.gov.
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Minimum Salary
60413
Maximum Salary
111133
Currency
USD
Main Organization
General Government
General Government
Employment Status
Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home