York County, VA
Library Assistant (Youth Services) (Part-time)
York County, VA - Yorktown, Virginia, United States, 23693
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Overview
Salary :
$21,374.00 - $23,016.00 Annually Location :
Yorktown, VA Job Type:
Part-time Job Number:
14LA(YS)(PT)-1967 Department:
Library Services Division:
LIBRARY TABB Opening Date:
03/28/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Description
Responsible for providing assistance with children and teen library programs in addition to providing technical and reference assistance to children, parents, teachers, and other patrons. Assists in scheduling, planning, and presenting Youth Services programs for infant, toddler, pre-school, school-aged, and teen library patrons. Assists in planning publicizing and conducting story times, Summer Reading Program, Battle of the Books and other reading promotions. Position will work at both Tabb and Yorktown Libraries. Incumbents work 20 hours per week and shifts may include days, some nights and weekend hours. Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelor's degree. Experience working with children in libraries or schools preferred.
Requires knowledge of basic library procedures, methods and techniques.
Must have general knowledge of children's books and authors and be familiar with resource and reference materials, particularly those pertaining to youth.
Personal computer experience using Microsoft Office Suite and the Internet necessary.
Must have good communication skills and have the ability to exercise tact and courtesy when interacting with the public in person and over the phone.
Requires an acceptable criminal background check. Supplemental Information
Must be able to work a continual floating schedule as needed.
Must be able to work nights and weekends when required.
Criminal background check conducted prior to employment. Physical Demands
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including office equipment such as computers, calculators, copiers, facsimile machines, microfiche machines, etc. Work involves some lifting of boxes of books and/or periodicals, and pushing, and pulling of a handcart or other type of cart. Must be physically able to set up rooms for programs, including lifting and stacking of chairs and equipment and pushing and setting up heavy tables.
For a more detailed description: View Document The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package to include deferred compensation, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave. 01
Which best describes your level of education?
No Diploma/GED High School/GED Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree
02
List your highest level of education, major field of study, and the type of degree received. If you have not received a degree, list the number of semester hours completed at the time of your application. 03
How many years of experience do you have working in a library?
None Less than 2 years 2 to 4 years 5 years or more
04
How many years of experience do you have providing library reference assistance?
None Less than 2 year 2 to 4 years 5 years or more
05
Which of the following best describes your skills performing library-related research using the internet and other online resources?
None Basic Intermediate Advanced
06
How many years of experience do you have providing reader's advisory assistance for youth?
None Less than 2 years 2 to 4 years 5 years or more
07
Which of the following best describes your collection development and/or work experience selecting books and materials?
No experience Some experience Experienced Expert
08
How many years of experience do you have working with children and young adults?
None Less than 2 years 2 to 4 years 5 years or more
09
Describe the setting in which you obtained experience working with children and young adults. (For example: library, school, daycare, recreation camp, etc.) If you do not have experience working with children, type "None". 10
Which of the following best describes your experience presenting library programs, book discussions, story times, library tours, etc. for children?
No experience Some experience Experienced Expert
11
Which of the following best describes your level of expertise in planning and implementing activities designed for children?
None Basic Intermediate Advanced
12
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite?
None Beginner Intermediate Advanced
13
If selected for this position, you will be required to work a flexible schedule that includes some nights and weekends. Are you able to comply with this provision?
Yes No
14
Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
Yes No
Required Question
$21,374.00 - $23,016.00 Annually Location :
Yorktown, VA Job Type:
Part-time Job Number:
14LA(YS)(PT)-1967 Department:
Library Services Division:
LIBRARY TABB Opening Date:
03/28/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Description
Responsible for providing assistance with children and teen library programs in addition to providing technical and reference assistance to children, parents, teachers, and other patrons. Assists in scheduling, planning, and presenting Youth Services programs for infant, toddler, pre-school, school-aged, and teen library patrons. Assists in planning publicizing and conducting story times, Summer Reading Program, Battle of the Books and other reading promotions. Position will work at both Tabb and Yorktown Libraries. Incumbents work 20 hours per week and shifts may include days, some nights and weekend hours. Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelor's degree. Experience working with children in libraries or schools preferred.
Requires knowledge of basic library procedures, methods and techniques.
Must have general knowledge of children's books and authors and be familiar with resource and reference materials, particularly those pertaining to youth.
Personal computer experience using Microsoft Office Suite and the Internet necessary.
Must have good communication skills and have the ability to exercise tact and courtesy when interacting with the public in person and over the phone.
Requires an acceptable criminal background check. Supplemental Information
Must be able to work a continual floating schedule as needed.
Must be able to work nights and weekends when required.
Criminal background check conducted prior to employment. Physical Demands
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including office equipment such as computers, calculators, copiers, facsimile machines, microfiche machines, etc. Work involves some lifting of boxes of books and/or periodicals, and pushing, and pulling of a handcart or other type of cart. Must be physically able to set up rooms for programs, including lifting and stacking of chairs and equipment and pushing and setting up heavy tables.
For a more detailed description: View Document The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package to include deferred compensation, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave. 01
Which best describes your level of education?
No Diploma/GED High School/GED Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree
02
List your highest level of education, major field of study, and the type of degree received. If you have not received a degree, list the number of semester hours completed at the time of your application. 03
How many years of experience do you have working in a library?
None Less than 2 years 2 to 4 years 5 years or more
04
How many years of experience do you have providing library reference assistance?
None Less than 2 year 2 to 4 years 5 years or more
05
Which of the following best describes your skills performing library-related research using the internet and other online resources?
None Basic Intermediate Advanced
06
How many years of experience do you have providing reader's advisory assistance for youth?
None Less than 2 years 2 to 4 years 5 years or more
07
Which of the following best describes your collection development and/or work experience selecting books and materials?
No experience Some experience Experienced Expert
08
How many years of experience do you have working with children and young adults?
None Less than 2 years 2 to 4 years 5 years or more
09
Describe the setting in which you obtained experience working with children and young adults. (For example: library, school, daycare, recreation camp, etc.) If you do not have experience working with children, type "None". 10
Which of the following best describes your experience presenting library programs, book discussions, story times, library tours, etc. for children?
No experience Some experience Experienced Expert
11
Which of the following best describes your level of expertise in planning and implementing activities designed for children?
None Basic Intermediate Advanced
12
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite?
None Beginner Intermediate Advanced
13
If selected for this position, you will be required to work a flexible schedule that includes some nights and weekends. Are you able to comply with this provision?
Yes No
14
Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
Yes No
Required Question