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This position is being re-opened to increase the pool of qualified applicants. If you previously applied for this position your application will be considered and you will not need to re-apply." Thank you
City of Virginia Beach VBPL is hiring for PCO Associate Librarian-youth / PCO Librarian-youth. If you have the experience and Masters Degree we are looking for you to join our wonderful library team! The City offers agenerous benefit package such as health, dental, life insurance, retirement, and savings plans and much more.
PCO Associate Librarian / PCO Librarian job duties include but not limited to
- Provide advanced library services to internal and external customers; promote the library’s collection and services through instruction, tours, displays, programs, and other activities. Duties may be added to ensure the day-to-day workflow and service delivery in the public library.
- Promote library services and programs that provide customers with a variety of opportunities to enhance their library visit.
- Prepare and present age-appropriate library programs that are of interest to the community, planned collaboratively, aligned with strategic programming priorities, and developed using sound instructional design principles.
- Work with community partners to provide programming, resources, and materials to support lifelong learning.
- Maintain an up-to-date awareness of popular authors, materials and culture, current events and trends; seek out current knowledge of new technologies and resources in the library and publishing fields through reading professional journals, participation in professional organizations or continuing education activities to anticipate and meet customer needs.
- Instruct customers in the use of the library catalog, print and non-print materials, and electronic resources and equipment; applies effective reference interviewing techniques and search strategies to assist customers with technology-related issues and questions.
- Aid with selecting and evaluating materials to maintain a collection designed to meet the needs of the intended audience, including conservation and preservation.
- Track and collect data to measure services, program and/or collections
- Create booklists, bibliographies, and research aids to assist customers and increase internal and external customer awareness of the library’s collection.
- Utilize complex search strategies using the library automated system and other electronic resources to retrieve needed materials or information; conducts in-depth research using print, non-print, and electronic resources to satisfy the information needs of customers of all ages and reading skills.
- Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs.
Special Instructions:
The position may be filled as either a PCO Associate Librarian or Librarian (PCO Librarian -Youth ) depending on the qualifications of the selected applicant. The associated pay grades and ranges are as follows:
PCO Associate Librarian: A.8 $49,944.20 -77,413.51
PCO Librarian: A.10 $55,063.50 - $85,348.43
Official City Job Description:
https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Librarian-I-Programming-and-Community-Outreach-Assoc-Librarian-01948.pdf
Working Conditions:
https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.005754.3.pdf
Minimum Requirements:
PCO ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN: Must be able to obtain a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American
Library Association accredited college or university which provides the required knowledge, skills, and
abilities for the position within 12 months of hire date. Failure to obtain an MLIS within 12 months will result
in a demotion to the next vacancy where the employee is minimally qualified. REQUIREMENTS: All
employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to
short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
PCO LIBRARIAN: Requires a Masters in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited college or
university, plus 2 years’ experience in professional library work.
Actual job level (PCO Associate Librarian or PCO Librarian ) will be determined based on the qualifications of the selected applicant and made part of the job offer.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Not Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required: PLEASE ATTACH RESUME
Preferences:
Evidence of planning, implementing, and evaluating programs for customers of all ages and abilities
Evidence of planning, implementing, and evaluating outreach programs for customers of all ages and abilities.
Experience with planning and evaluating library services.
Experience in reference interviewing and search technique
Experience with building and maintaining collaborative relationships, teamwork, and communication skills
Experience with the use of online library catalog, library data bases and business productivity applications
Experience providing three (3) years direct customer service in a library or bookstore environment
Must have at least 1 year of experience working with youth
Special Instructions:
Special Instructions: Must obtain Virginia State Professional Library Certification within one year of employment.
Must be able to work rotating shifts (days/evenings/midnights) including weekends and holidays. May be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-Wide emergencies.
PCO ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN - Must be able to obtain a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association accredited college or university which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position within 12 months of hire date. Failure to obtain an MLIS within 12 months will result in a demotion to the next vacancy where the employee is minimally qualified. REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies
PCO LIBRARIAN - Requires a Masters in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited college or university, plus 2 years’ experience in professional library work.
Actual job level (PCO Associate Librarian or PCO Librarian ) will be determined based on the qualifications of the selected applicant and made part of the job offer.
- Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
- Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
