Library Associate (Part Time) - Main Library Job at City of Richmond, VA in Rich
City of Richmond, VA, Richmond, WV, United States
Salary :
$51,667.20 - $75,483.20 Annually
Location :
Richmond, VA
Job Type:
Part-Time Permanent
Job Number:
03M00000185
Department:
Library
Opening Date:
04/14/2026
Closing Date:
4/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Are you Richmond
R.E.A.D.Y ?
R espect.
E quity.
A ccountability.
D iversity... YOU !!!
This is an
EXCITING
time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:
Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Language Incentive
Referral Bonus
T
uition Assistance Program
Description
The City of Richmond seeks dynamic, enthusiastic, and hardworking people to join its team as a
Part-time
Library Associate/Youth Services for the Richmond Public Library - Main Branch . The incumbent will be a self-motivated individual who is an excellent communicator and listener, team player, problem solver, and most importantly, exudes good customer service. Selected candidate will join a dynamic team of individuals focused on providing excellent, prompt, and accurate services to both external and internal customers while achieving the following mission:
Inform, Enrich, Empower
This class coordinates programs and services for users and staff of the City Library. Work may include planning, developing, and implementing special library activities and programs; executing the City Library's strategic plan including providing programs for children, young adults, and special needs groups; facilitating, marketing, and promoting special programs; and preparing and updating library web content. This position also may prepare reports, assist patrons with locating materials in the computer or catalog and with physically locating materials or equipment. This position may support circulation functions and assist with special projects or other library programs.
The incumbent is responsible for working with diverse groups within the community and providing exceptional customer service by assisting patrons with the use of emerging technologies and access to library resources. This position will require some evening and weekend (Saturday and Sunday) scheduling on a rotating basis on site.
The Richmond Public Library is committed to becoming an employee of choice AND we are dedicated to the growth of our workforce. We value our employees and seek to attract and retain the best. We are also committed to individual, professional growth! The selected candidate will have the opportunity to attend applicable training and educational workshops.
Duties include but are not limited to
Plans and implements weekly Early literacy storytimes (babies, toddlers, and preschoolers) at local daycares and preschools
Promotes and markets programs and activities.
Develops brochures and fliers for programs.
Conducts outreach, represents the library at various community events, and promotes library services in the community.
Assists patrons and answers their question.
Assists library users with technology, reference, and readers advisory questions.
Performs circulation duties.
Attends various meetings including staff meetings.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Typical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary; not an inclusive list.
The incumbent has considerable knowledge of Early literacy skills, children's developmental stages, STEAM activities, computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, Integrate Library Systems, electronic databases, and related software applications.
Must have strong mastery of English composition, spelling and grammar, general knowledge of children's literature, and overall subjects held by the library.
The individual can demonstrate skills of excellent customer service.
Assisting patrons, communicating with various internal and external departments.
Working with youth pre-school to middle school, performance and keeping children's attention, marketing and promoting special programs.
Must be able to plan, coordinate, develop, implement, and facilitate special events, activities, and programs.
Proficient oral and written communication is required.
Researching and keeping current on early literature best practices.
Using library programs as tools for reference or information questions.
Using various office equipment such as computers, printers, public address systems, electronic displays, etc.
This individual can demonstrate the ability to have an interest in library culture as learning environments for all ages and levels, work with children and adults with a wide range of abilities, serve the public and speak publicly.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
:
Bachelor's degree in library science, literature, education, information systems, or related field.
Six months of public library experience.
One year of experience working with youth up to 6 years of age.
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
:
None Required
PREFFERED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
:
Master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school is preferred.
Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:
Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly walk, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach; and occasionally climb, balance, crawl, stand, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
* Internal use: HR Generalist to review.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond 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, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations.
If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process,
please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The
City of Richmond Values Veterans.
We are an official
V3 Certified Company .
The
City of Richmond
is a proud partner with the
US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
01
10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
Yes
No
02
5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
Yes
No
03
Which answer best describes your highest level of education?
High School Diploma/ GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
None of the above
04
Do you have a Bachelors degree in Library Science, Literature, Education or related field?
Yes
No
05
Which best describes your experience working in a public library?
No experience
Less than one year of experience
One to two years of experience
Two to three years of experience
Three or more years of experience
06
Which answer best describes your knowledge of early literacy skills?
No knowledge
Limited knowledge
Proficient knowledge
Advanced knowledge
07
Which answer best describes your knowledge of children's literature?
No knowledge
Limited knowledge
Proficient knowledge
Advanced knowledge
08
How many years experience do you have planning and implementing programs for children?
No experience
Less than one year of experience
One to two years of experience
Two to three years of experience
09
Are you a current City of Richmond employee?
Yes
No
10
Are you able to work a flexible schedule to include nights and weekends onsite?
Yes
No
11
Which best describes your years of experience in customer service?
Less than two years of experience
Two to three years of experience
Three to four years of experience
Four or more years of experience
Required Question
$51,667.20 - $75,483.20 Annually
Location :
Richmond, VA
Job Type:
Part-Time Permanent
Job Number:
03M00000185
Department:
Library
Opening Date:
04/14/2026
Closing Date:
4/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Are you Richmond
R.E.A.D.Y ?
R espect.
E quity.
A ccountability.
D iversity... YOU !!!
This is an
EXCITING
time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:
Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Language Incentive
Referral Bonus
T
uition Assistance Program
Description
The City of Richmond seeks dynamic, enthusiastic, and hardworking people to join its team as a
Part-time
Library Associate/Youth Services for the Richmond Public Library - Main Branch . The incumbent will be a self-motivated individual who is an excellent communicator and listener, team player, problem solver, and most importantly, exudes good customer service. Selected candidate will join a dynamic team of individuals focused on providing excellent, prompt, and accurate services to both external and internal customers while achieving the following mission:
Inform, Enrich, Empower
This class coordinates programs and services for users and staff of the City Library. Work may include planning, developing, and implementing special library activities and programs; executing the City Library's strategic plan including providing programs for children, young adults, and special needs groups; facilitating, marketing, and promoting special programs; and preparing and updating library web content. This position also may prepare reports, assist patrons with locating materials in the computer or catalog and with physically locating materials or equipment. This position may support circulation functions and assist with special projects or other library programs.
The incumbent is responsible for working with diverse groups within the community and providing exceptional customer service by assisting patrons with the use of emerging technologies and access to library resources. This position will require some evening and weekend (Saturday and Sunday) scheduling on a rotating basis on site.
The Richmond Public Library is committed to becoming an employee of choice AND we are dedicated to the growth of our workforce. We value our employees and seek to attract and retain the best. We are also committed to individual, professional growth! The selected candidate will have the opportunity to attend applicable training and educational workshops.
Duties include but are not limited to
Plans and implements weekly Early literacy storytimes (babies, toddlers, and preschoolers) at local daycares and preschools
Promotes and markets programs and activities.
Develops brochures and fliers for programs.
Conducts outreach, represents the library at various community events, and promotes library services in the community.
Assists patrons and answers their question.
Assists library users with technology, reference, and readers advisory questions.
Performs circulation duties.
Attends various meetings including staff meetings.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Typical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary; not an inclusive list.
The incumbent has considerable knowledge of Early literacy skills, children's developmental stages, STEAM activities, computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, Integrate Library Systems, electronic databases, and related software applications.
Must have strong mastery of English composition, spelling and grammar, general knowledge of children's literature, and overall subjects held by the library.
The individual can demonstrate skills of excellent customer service.
Assisting patrons, communicating with various internal and external departments.
Working with youth pre-school to middle school, performance and keeping children's attention, marketing and promoting special programs.
Must be able to plan, coordinate, develop, implement, and facilitate special events, activities, and programs.
Proficient oral and written communication is required.
Researching and keeping current on early literature best practices.
Using library programs as tools for reference or information questions.
Using various office equipment such as computers, printers, public address systems, electronic displays, etc.
This individual can demonstrate the ability to have an interest in library culture as learning environments for all ages and levels, work with children and adults with a wide range of abilities, serve the public and speak publicly.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
:
Bachelor's degree in library science, literature, education, information systems, or related field.
Six months of public library experience.
One year of experience working with youth up to 6 years of age.
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
:
None Required
PREFFERED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
:
Master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school is preferred.
Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:
Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly walk, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach; and occasionally climb, balance, crawl, stand, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
* Internal use: HR Generalist to review.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond 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, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations.
If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process,
please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The
City of Richmond Values Veterans.
We are an official
V3 Certified Company .
The
City of Richmond
is a proud partner with the
US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
01
10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
Yes
No
02
5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
Yes
No
03
Which answer best describes your highest level of education?
High School Diploma/ GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
None of the above
04
Do you have a Bachelors degree in Library Science, Literature, Education or related field?
Yes
No
05
Which best describes your experience working in a public library?
No experience
Less than one year of experience
One to two years of experience
Two to three years of experience
Three or more years of experience
06
Which answer best describes your knowledge of early literacy skills?
No knowledge
Limited knowledge
Proficient knowledge
Advanced knowledge
07
Which answer best describes your knowledge of children's literature?
No knowledge
Limited knowledge
Proficient knowledge
Advanced knowledge
08
How many years experience do you have planning and implementing programs for children?
No experience
Less than one year of experience
One to two years of experience
Two to three years of experience
09
Are you a current City of Richmond employee?
Yes
No
10
Are you able to work a flexible schedule to include nights and weekends onsite?
Yes
No
11
Which best describes your years of experience in customer service?
Less than two years of experience
Two to three years of experience
Three to four years of experience
Four or more years of experience
Required Question