Prince William County, VA
Library Page Job at Prince William County, VA in Woodbridge
Prince William County, VA, Woodbridge, VA, US, 22195
Salary: $17.99 - $38.23 Hourly
Location : Haymarket/Gainesville, VA
Job Type: Part-time Benefitted (PB)
Job Number: 202510246
Department: LIBRARY
Division: PUBLIC SERVICES
Opening Date: 12/01/2025
Closing Date: 12/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: A12
Hiring Salary: $20.00 / hourly
Introduction
Are you looking for a position that combines your organizational strengths with your customer service skills? Prince William Public Libraries is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and adaptable individual to join our team as a Library Page. In this role, you'll help ensure library materials are properly shelved and organized, making them easily accessible to both patrons and staff. Library Pages also assist with directional guidance and contribute to special projects that support daily operations. Become a part of the team at Haymarket Gainesville Library in Haymarket, Virginia, and play a meaningful role in serving your community.
About This Role:
Special Requirements: The position may require travel to other branches within the system. A DMV check will be conducted for employees who drive while on County business.
Work Schedule: This is a part-time, non-exempt 20 hour a week position. Library hours of operation are Monday-Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and weekends are a regular part of schedule rotations. Scheduling flexibility is imperative and may vary depending upon the needs of the library.
Hiring Salary Range: $20.00 / hourly
We also offer great benefits including:
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities
NOTE:The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety,
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:
01
By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified back three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.
02
Please indicate your highest level of completed education
03
Are you at least 16 years old or older?
04
Do you have experience working in any of the following environments? Select all that apply. Your answers should match the work history information in your application.
05
Accurate shelving and organization of materials is a critical part of this position. Please select the statements that describe your experience. Select all that apply:
06
If you indicated experience using the Dewey Decimal system to shelve books, please indicate the EMPLOYER and your JOB TITLE. Please be sure this information is included in the work history section of your application. If you do not have experience using the Dewey Decimal system through employment, please enter N/A.
07
Please select the workplace applications you have used in a professional setting. Select all that apply:
08
If you indicated experience using a Library Integrated System, please indicate the EMPLOYER and your JOB TITLE. Please be sure this information is included in the work history section of your application. If you do not have experience using a Library Integrated System, please enter N/A.
09
This application is for a 20-hour part-time position that will not become full time. Are you interested in a part-time position?
10
This is a part-time 20 hour per week position that includes days, evenings and weekends. Please note that business hours could change, which may affect the hours of this position. Staff are scheduled during the following hours: Monday to Wednesday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Thursday to Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Are there any times that you are unavailable?
11
This position starts at $20.00 per hour. Are you willing to accept an hourly rate of $20.00 per hour?
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Location : Haymarket/Gainesville, VA
Job Type: Part-time Benefitted (PB)
Job Number: 202510246
Department: LIBRARY
Division: PUBLIC SERVICES
Opening Date: 12/01/2025
Closing Date: 12/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: A12
Hiring Salary: $20.00 / hourly
Introduction
Are you looking for a position that combines your organizational strengths with your customer service skills? Prince William Public Libraries is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and adaptable individual to join our team as a Library Page. In this role, you'll help ensure library materials are properly shelved and organized, making them easily accessible to both patrons and staff. Library Pages also assist with directional guidance and contribute to special projects that support daily operations. Become a part of the team at Haymarket Gainesville Library in Haymarket, Virginia, and play a meaningful role in serving your community.
About This Role:
- Shelve materials accurately utilizing both alphabetical and Dewey Decimal classification systems
- Maintain a neat presentation of the library's collection sorted according to categories
- Perform page opening/closing duties including: checking in new and high priority materials and shelving them before opening, checking in materials, straightening books and ensuring shelves look neat and orderly, and working with other staff to sweep the building.
- Provide excellent internal and external customer service
- Create and maintain displays to highlight the library's collection
- Attend training and may assist in training incoming staff
- Shifting the collection as needed
- 8th grade education.
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Experience working in a public library, bookstore, or similar customer-focused environment
- Experience accurately filing and organizing materials using alphabetical and numerical systems
- Experience working with the Dewey Decimal Classification system and standard library filing practices
- Experience working with a Library Integrated System (e.g, Polaris or similar platforms)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, and virtual meeting platforms such as WebEx
Special Requirements: The position may require travel to other branches within the system. A DMV check will be conducted for employees who drive while on County business.
Work Schedule: This is a part-time, non-exempt 20 hour a week position. Library hours of operation are Monday-Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and weekends are a regular part of schedule rotations. Scheduling flexibility is imperative and may vary depending upon the needs of the library.
Hiring Salary Range: $20.00 / hourly
We also offer great benefits including:
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities
NOTE:The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety,
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
SEE YOURSELF HERE!
Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:
- Temporary
- Provisional
- Seasonal employees
01
By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified back three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.
- Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
- No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.
02
Please indicate your highest level of completed education
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Associates degree
- High School Diploma or G.E.D
- 8th grade
- None of the above
03
Are you at least 16 years old or older?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have experience working in any of the following environments? Select all that apply. Your answers should match the work history information in your application.
- Public Library
- Academic Library
- Bookstore
- Office
- Retail (other than book store)
- Customer service related in an industry other than above
- None of the above
05
Accurate shelving and organization of materials is a critical part of this position. Please select the statements that describe your experience. Select all that apply:
- Shelve books/materials using the Dewey Decimal system
- Alphabetized and filed paperwork or materials
- Reviewed materials to ensure proper order and accuracy
- Relocated and returned materials to designated locations
- None of the above
06
If you indicated experience using the Dewey Decimal system to shelve books, please indicate the EMPLOYER and your JOB TITLE. Please be sure this information is included in the work history section of your application. If you do not have experience using the Dewey Decimal system through employment, please enter N/A.
07
Please select the workplace applications you have used in a professional setting. Select all that apply:
- Library Integrated System (e.g., Polaris or similar)
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Webex/ Microsoft Teams
- None of the above
08
If you indicated experience using a Library Integrated System, please indicate the EMPLOYER and your JOB TITLE. Please be sure this information is included in the work history section of your application. If you do not have experience using a Library Integrated System, please enter N/A.
09
This application is for a 20-hour part-time position that will not become full time. Are you interested in a part-time position?
- Yes
- No
10
This is a part-time 20 hour per week position that includes days, evenings and weekends. Please note that business hours could change, which may affect the hours of this position. Staff are scheduled during the following hours: Monday to Wednesday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Thursday to Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Are there any times that you are unavailable?
11
This position starts at $20.00 per hour. Are you willing to accept an hourly rate of $20.00 per hour?
- Yes
- No
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