Youth Services Librarian Librarian I
Youth Services Librarian Librarian I
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Provides information services to customers of all ages including reference programming and outreach and interlibrary loan. Recommends reading materials to customers with an emphasis on services to youth. Performs entrylevel 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.
Note: This job announcement may be used to fill multiple current and/or future vacancies; current vacancies are located at the following branches:- Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Rd Burke VA
- Sherwood Regional Library 2501 Sherwood Hall Ln Alexandria VA
Scheduling flexibility is imperative. Standard hours may include day and/or evening hours to include weekdays and weekends.
To learn more about a career with Fairfax County Public Library watch our video Library Staff Share Why They Love Working at the LibraryIllustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an allinclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.
- 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;
- Plans and provides youthoriented library programs and outreach.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an allinclusive list.
- 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 librarys collection;
- Ability to prioritize and manage a selfdirected 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 Librarys 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 communityoriented library programs and outreach;
- Ability to adapt to workplace change;
- Ability to classify and catalog material.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters degree from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited library school; or ability to obtain a Masters degree from an accredited library school within three months of the job advertisement closing date.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Possession of a certificate issued by the Virginia State Board for Certification of Librarians required within three 3 months of appointment to the position.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and child protective services check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Experience working at a public service desk and providing frontline customer service in a library setting i.e. assisting customers with informational instructional and/or readers advisory services.
- One or more years of experience working in a library setting including one or more years of experience assisting patrons with childrens literature/youth collections.
- Experience presenting or hosting programs or tours.
- Experience in planning and providing programs and outreach to Youth.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. Ability to input access and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to perform repetitive hand arm wrist and shoulder movements. Ability to stand for 2 hours at a time. 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. Ability to push and pull 4wheeled 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 4wheeled book carts filled at 70 capacity requiring 14 lbs. of initial (starting) force and a sustained force of 7 lbs. after initial acceleration. Physical requirements are applicable to all duties. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7 of residents speak a language other than English at home(Spanish Asian/Pacific Islander IndoEuropean and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age marital status disability sexual orientation gender identity genetics political affiliation or military status in the recruitment selection and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY. EEO/AA/TTY.
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Employment Type
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