JOB
Under the general supervision of a professional librarian, provides information services to customers of all ages, including reference, programming and outreach, and inter-library loan. Recommends reading materials to customers with an emphasis on services to youth. Assists in collection management. Communicates and interprets library policies and procedures to the public. Performs other duties as may be assigned to further the goals and objectives of Fairfax County Public Library.Note: This job announcement may be used to fill future part-time Youth Services Assistant (Library Information Assistant) vacancies; current and/or future vacancies may be 20 hour per week job-shared positions.The selected applicant's starting hourly rate will be in the minimum to midpoint range ($26.2960 - $35.0613) and will not exceed the mid-point of the advertised compensation range. (Note: Compensation rules apply per Fairfax County personnel regulations for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees) Schedule: This is a part-time (20 hours/week) position. Scheduling flexibility is imperative. Standard hours may include day and/or evening hours to include weekdays and weekends as assigned. The schedule may vary depending on the needs of the library.To learn more about a career with Fairfax County Public Library, watch our video "Library Staff Share Why They Love Working at the Library "
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)Answers informational and reference questions from customers using print and electronic resources;Assists and instructs customers in the use of print and online materials and technology;Advises and assists customers in the selection of books, periodicals, media, and other materials;Plans and provides programs and outreach to customers of all ages;Maintains collection by weeding, marketing, and merchandising library materials;Troubleshoots library computers and reports unresolved problems through proper channels;Performs copy cataloging of library materials;Identifies materials to be considered for addition to the library collection;Remains current in resources, services and technologies in the information field;May supervise volunteers.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus two years of experience working in a library, bookstore, educational or research setting.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Must enjoy working with children and teens. Strong customer services skills. Experience working or volunteering in a public library.Experience with planning and conducting children's programs for different ages and providing community outreach (including book talking).Experience providing readers' advisory services especially to children and teens.Demonstrated computer and mobile device proficiency including usage of e-books and Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and child protective registry check to the satisfaction of the employer. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to push and pull 4-wheeled book bins filled at 90% capacity, requiring 20 pounds of initial (starting) force, and a sustained force of 10 pounds after initial acceleration. Ability to push and pull 4-wheeled book carts filled at 70% capacity, requiring 14 pounds of initial (starting) force, and a sustained force of 7 pounds after initial acceleration. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds. Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist, and shoulder movements. Ability to stand for 2 hours at a time. Ability to shelve materials at all height levels. Ability to stoop, bend, reach, squat, and kneel. Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County to provide coverage, attend meetings and trainings. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview; may include exercise. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY. #LI-JD1