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Rowan College at Gloucester County - Gloucester, VA, United States, 23061
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search of a Library Specialist to offer Teen Programs for our awesome Gloucester Community.
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Under supervision, the Library Specialist performs para-professional library work assisting with planning, organizing, implementing and promoting special programs, events and exhibits presented by the Library. Work also involves assisting library patrons and maintaining library materials and records. Employee must exercise tact and courtesy in all contacts with library patrons.
Description
Are you looking for a position that combines both your organizational and customer service skills? Gloucester County is in search of a Library Specialist to offer Teen Programs for our awesome Gloucester Community.
Are you energetic, a self-starter, and have a passion for customer service? If so, we want you to join our team!
Under supervision, the Library Specialist performs para-professional library work assisting with planning, organizing, implementing and promoting special programs, events and exhibits presented by the Library. Work also involves assisting library patrons and maintaining library materials and records. Employee must exercise tact and courtesy in all contacts with library patrons.
Reports to Director of Library Services or designated Library Coordinator.
Hiring salary: $37,144 Depending on Qualifications
Job Highlights
- Assists with planning, organizing, implementing, and promoting special programs, events and exhibits; as assigned, serves as lead for special programs, events and exhibits. May serve as lead for specific program area.
- Performs tasks at the circulation desks and/or bookmobile; checks library materials in and out; registers patrons for library card; and maintains records and tabulations. Collects fines for overdue and lost materials, and other miscellaneous fees (copier, fax machine, printer).
- Answers phone, opens and closes the library on a rotating shift, and provides technical assistance to patrons using library computers, printers, copiers, and other public equipment.
- Performs reference tasks such as instructing readers in the use of reference tools, including computers, and answering reference questions and requests on historical, cultural or genealogical topics.
- Collects books and other materials from book depository, inspects returned books and other materials for damage.
- Prepares carts for shelving and regularly shelves books and reads shelves.
- Attends seminars and workshops relevant to library services.
- Trains and oversees volunteers as directed.
- May operate County vehicle to retrieve and distribute inter-office mail, deposit monies, and transport library materials and supplies between County libraries.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Possession of a high school diploma/GED supplemented by secondary coursework in child development, children/adult literature. (Associate’s Degree preferred).
- Two (2) years of progressive experience in public library work.
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities
To be considered for this position, your online application must include your cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references.
Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.
Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace
OUR Community: Gloucester County
Gloucester County Government offers an excellent benefit package that includes health care coverage, leave program and retirement benefits for all regular full-time employees. Gloucester County participates in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) which requires a 5% mandatory contribution by employees.
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The supplemental questions are very important and will be used to determine if you meet the basic qualifications as listed on the job posting and in the job description. I acknowledge that I must complete the supplemental questions section in order for my application to be considered complete.
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What is your current highest level of education completed?
- I do not have a High School diploma or GED
- HS Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
If post secondary education is obtained, what field of study is your degree? In no post secondary education was obtained, please enter N/A as your response.
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?
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If you possess a valid driver's license, list the issuing state and expiration date. If not, enter N/A as your response.
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Indicate the number of years experience you have working in a library setting?
- None
- 1 to 3 years
- More than 3 less than 5 years
- more than 5 years
Describe your experience working in a public library environment. Be sure to include the employer's name in which the experience is related. If none, enter N/A as your response.
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Describe your experience working directly with the public or in a customer-service oriented job. Be sure to indicate which employer the experience is related. If none, enter N/A as your response
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Describe your experience working independently. Be sure to include the name of the employer the experience is related. If none, enter N/A as your response.
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A complete job description for this position is available on the Human Resource Department "Job Description" web page. I have read and understand the complete job description including the education, experience and qualifications. I have attached my cover letter, resume, and at least 3 professional references with the required information.
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