Library Assistant I - Part Time

Library Assistant I – Part Time

$22 per hour

(on-site)

Closing Date: July 9, 2024

The City of Falls Church is recruiting for two permanent part-time 20 hours per week Library Assistant I positions to regularly work weekends as well as one or more weekday shifts and one weekday evening shift. Of the individuals selected for these positions, one will be part of the Adult Services Department and one will be part of the Youth Services Department at the Mary Riley Styles Public Library (MRSPL) in Falls Church, Virginia.

(This announcement may be used to fill other part-time Library Assistant 1 vacancies at MRSPL consisting of at least 20 hours per week and not exceeding 30 hours per week.)

MRSPL’s vision is of a sustainable, informed and caring community of lifelong learners. Our mission is to support community, inspire discovery and promote literacy. Learn all about our rich 125-year history on our website: https://www.mrspl.org/ Come and be a part of a dynamic team that is passionate about community engagement and innovative library services!

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct service to the public on both of our service desks (Front Information Desk and Youth Desk);
• Assist patrons in the selection and location of materials;
• Perform essential departmental job responsibilities including processing new patron library cards, updating patron accounts, registering customers for programs, reserving and accessing meeting and study rooms, and checking in returned materials;
• Provide reader’s advisory to children, teens, and adults;
• Troubleshoot and help patrons with computer skills and other questions;
• Assist with stacks maintenance in the library as needed - including shifting, shelf reading, and stacks presentation;
• Perform related tasks as required.

Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows 10;
• Graduation from high school plus college level course work;
• Experience in public libraries preferred;
• Preferred general knowledge of basic library procedures, methods and techniques;
• Preferred experience working with an Integrated Library System such as Apollo, Sierra, Millennium, SirsiDynIx;
• Experience working in a team environment.

Hours:
These are both 20 hour per week positions that will typically be scheduled with regular weekend shifts plus one or more weekday shift and one evening shift each week. This announcement may be used to fill other part-time Library Assistant 1 vacancies at MRSPL that are at least 20 hours per week and do not exceed 30 hours per week.

Salary & Benefits: $22 per hour. In addition, the City offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, pension plan, deferred compensation plan, flexible spending account, college savings plan, life and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, credit union membership, free parking, and more. See www.fallschuchva.gov/Benefits for additional information.

Reasonable Accommodation: During the selection process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation with the agreement of the Human Resources Division. Requests should be directed to the Human Resources Division. The City of Falls Church does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability.