Henrico County Public Schools is hiring: Temporary Library Assistant I (2025-26)

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About Us

Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest county public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Sky Line Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.

Job Title

Temporary Library Assistant I (2025-26)

Location

Henrico, VA, US

Organization Name

HCPS - Quioccasin Middle

About Us

Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest county public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Sky Line Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.

Our Mission

Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.

General Statement of Duties

Participates fully in providing library services to patrons in the fast-paced environment of the school library and provides clerical and technical support as needed. Presents a welcoming demeanor and relates well to staff and students.

This is a Temporary position for the 2025- 26 school year. No more than 29 hours per week . Hours per day will be assigned by the principal. This vacancy is open until filled.

Essential Duties

• Provides assistance to the librarian as needed, including:
• Developing materials and reports for lessons and special programs (typing, copying, laminating, etc.)
• Preparing reports and maintaining data records
• Staging the library for multimedia presentations or special events
• Ordering materials and library supplies
• Assisting with book fairs and other fundraisers
• Weeding and inventory preparation
• Pulling books for classroom use
• Providing circulation and other data collection and entry support as needed
• Provides coverage and supervision for the library when the librarian is teaching
• Performs related library work to support the librarian(s)
  
  

Manages students coming and going from the library

Assists teachers, students, and other groups using the library

Maintains a working knowledge of the content of print and non-print resources and recommends appropriate choices to students and teachers

Manages reserves and interlibrary loans including requesting, sending, and tracking materials

Maintains spreadsheets/databases as needed (includes Inter Library Loans, Equipment, Literacy Program information, financial tracking)

Maintains records of lost or damaged books

Provides mobile checkouts when needed

Assists in the creation of displays

Provides support for makerspace scheduling, usage, and maintenance, when applicable

Ensures that materials are shelved and straightened daily

Assists with other library materials for special projects/programs such as book celebrations, book clubs, all school reads, etc.

Assists in implementing the division Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) as it relates to student use of the Internet and electronic resources

Prepares and processes new materials for shelving and circulation (includes sending items to be cataloged, creating spine labels, applying appropriate stamps and labels, covering books, checking for items on the online circulation system)

Repairs worn or damaged items (includes fixing spines, covers, loose pages, etc.)

Maintains patrons' library cards (includes making cards, sending cards to new schools, replacing lost cards)

Responds to all communications in a timely manner to include digital, analog, print, and oral communication

Ability and desire to learn new technologies and media

Attends work daily and is engaged in job responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Must possess strong communications skills and be able to follow directions. Is able to use computers(with training) in a broad range of applications such as but not limited to the following: Online Circulation System (SIRSI), Google Apps for Education (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides, etc.), Microsoft Office, Outlook, Internet Search Engines, Database navigation and searching, Clever, PowerSchool, and Schoology. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member. Is self-motivated/directed and able to multitask.

Additional Information

$17.11 per hour This vacancy is open until filled.

Attention

THE TEMPORARY HIRING PROCESS IS HANDLED BY THE PRINCIPAL AT THE SCHOOL AT 804-750-2636

How To Apply

HCPS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Maximum Salary

Currency

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Main Organization

Public Schools Public Schools

Employment Status

Hourly/Temporary Hourly/Temporary

Amount of Travel

Work At Home

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Internship

Job function

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  Other

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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