Community Branch Manager Job at VIRGINIA LIBRARY ASSN in Annandale

Overview

Information Services Librarian (Librarian I). Salary: $58,529.74 - $97,548.88 Annually. Job Type: PT Hourly W BN. Job Number: 25-01137. Opening Date: 05/31/2025. Pay Grade: S21. Posting Type: Open to General Public. APPLY BY: 6/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern.

Note: This job announcement may be used to fill future Information Services Librarian (Librarian I) vacancies; current and/or future vacancies may be 20 hour per week job-share positions.

Location: Annadale, VA. The selected applicant's starting hourly rate will be in the minimum to midpoint range of $26.8219 to $35.7625 and will not exceed the mid-point of the advertised compensation range. Compensation rules apply per Fairfax County personnel regulations for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees.

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 serve as person in charge.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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.

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 in a public library setting to include explaining library policies and procedures, conducting reference interviews, and assisting the public with locating reading materials and information.
• Experience in planning and providing programs and outreach to adults.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with electronic book reading devices and basic knowledge of e-book downloading procedures.

Physical Requirements

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. Physical requirements are applicable to all duties. 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. 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, Indo-European, 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 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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