What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Digital Services Librarian position at Virginia's Community College System?
Working Title Lead Digital Services Librarian Role Title 12-month Professional Instructor Role Code 89644-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 283FA393 Agency J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Agency/Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div) Work Location Richmond (City) - 760 Hiring Range Salary commensurate with the education and experience of the applicant; maximum salary is $75,000.00. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; schedule provided by supervisor.
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Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
The Reynolds Libraries seeks an innovative and tech-savvy Lead Digital Services Librarian to guide our digital initiatives and elevate our online presence. The Lead Digital Services Librarian will coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure continued access to subscribed electronic resources with the overall goal of guiding the Libraries’ online presence and digital resources. Primary responsibilities of this position will be managing and troubleshooting the library’s digital resources and services including: managing and maintaining an engaging and intuitive library website for a diverse user community; researching, developing and implementing emerging technologies to enhance library services; managing the library databases; and updating electronic resource records in the integrated library system (ILS). Engaging online learners in information literacy is another important focus of this position. As a member of the library’s full-time professional faculty, these duties are an expectation of the job: reference, instruction, collection development, including selection and deselection, liaison duties, shared branch management and supervision of part-time professional librarians.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Travel required between campuses as needed.
Posting Number FAC_1930P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/05/2026 Job Close Date 06/01/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.reynolds.edu Contact Name Email Talent@reynolds.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants
Position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin on May 18, 2026.
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) 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, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/95816
Monday-Friday; schedule provided by supervisor.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
The Reynolds Libraries seeks an innovative and tech-savvy Lead Digital Services Librarian to guide our digital initiatives and elevate our online presence. The Lead Digital Services Librarian will coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure continued access to subscribed electronic resources with the overall goal of guiding the Libraries’ online presence and digital resources. Primary responsibilities of this position will be managing and troubleshooting the library’s digital resources and services including: managing and maintaining an engaging and intuitive library website for a diverse user community; researching, developing and implementing emerging technologies to enhance library services; managing the library databases; and updating electronic resource records in the integrated library system (ILS). Engaging online learners in information literacy is another important focus of this position. As a member of the library’s full-time professional faculty, these duties are an expectation of the job: reference, instruction, collection development, including selection and deselection, liaison duties, shared branch management and supervision of part-time professional librarians.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in library science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited school.
- Experience in managing electronic resources within a library setting.
- Experience in or aptitude for managing and maintaining websites.
- Knowledge in web accessibility standards, responsive design, information architecture, content management systems and website best practices and standards.
- Experience using integrated library systems, preferably Ex Libris Alma/Primo.
- Experience in developing and facilitating training and support for library staff and other employees on using electronic resources and new technologies.
- Experience in creating instructional videos and documentation on using electronic resources.
- Experience with creating or updating LibGuides.
- Demonstrated strong potential for leadership with college staff and the ability to guide and execute team projects.
- Two or more years of professional library experience, preferably in an academic library setting.
- Demonstrated ability to work with database vendors to negotiate electronic resource license agreements and resolve technical issues as needed.
- Demonstrated ability to co-manage a library branch by sharing responsibility and decision-making.
Travel required between campuses as needed.
Posting Number FAC_1930P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/05/2026 Job Close Date 06/01/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.reynolds.edu Contact Name Email Talent@reynolds.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants
Position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin on May 18, 2026.
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) 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, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/95816
Salary : $75,000