Student Success Librarian Job at Virginia's Community College System in Richmond

Job Overview

Title: Student Success Librarian / Library Specialist III (Role Code: 29053‑SW)

Agency: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Richmond, VA.

Type: Part‑time, hourly position (approx. 29 hours per week, max 1,500 hours per year).

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized research assistance in person, via email, and through virtual platforms, utilizing library databases, open web resources, citation tools, and educational applications.
• Design and facilitate information‑literacy instruction, including workshops, classroom sessions, and interactive activities (e.g., scavenger hunts) both on‑site and via Zoom.
• Serve as an embedded librarian within Canvas, the college’s learning‑management system, offering integrated academic support and resource guidance.
• Develop and maintain instructional and promotional materials, including research guides, handouts, worksheets, blog posts, and marketing content tailored to student and faculty needs.
• Support curriculum development by managing library collections: recommend acquisitions of books, periodicals, and databases; conduct regular weeding of outdated or under‑used materials.
• Provide technical assistance to library users in the use of Microsoft Office, Canvas LMS, and the PaperCut printing system.
• Execute special projects and initiatives as assigned to support library operations and strategic goals.

Special Assignments

• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
• May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in Information and Library Science from an ALA‑accredited institution.

Experience:

• Required: At least one year of experience working in a library setting.
• Preferred: At least one year as an academic librarian; experience using Canvas, Zoom, LibGuides, and LibAnswers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to provide high‑quality, responsive research assistance in‑person and online.
• Skill in developing and delivering information‑literacy instruction.
• Ability to create instructional and promotional materials for library users.
• Proficiency in maintaining and developing library collections to support academic programs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with diverse populations.
• Ability to provide basic technology and database support to patrons.
• Commitment to teamwork and customer service excellence.

Additional Considerations

Operation of a state vehicle: No; Supervises employees: No; Required travel: No; Travel between campuses: Yes.

Legal Statements

EEO Statement: The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) 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, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

ADA Statement: The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and ADAAA), providing reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E‑Verify Statement: VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. Applicants will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of their identity for employment purposes.

Background Check Statement: The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.

Posting Information

Posting Number: WGE_2880P

Job Open Date: 11/14/2025

Job Close Date: 12/01/2025

Position End Date: 12/01/2025

Contact: Email or phone number as listed in the original posting.