The hiring range is $16.45 - $21.39 an hour for this position. This is a substitute position, on an as-needed basis to maintain staff coverage during library hours. This Substitute Library-Reference Specialist position is responsible for serving patrons of all ages, including reference and reader's advisory; requires some circulation work and general department/branch duties; occasionally fills in when manager is absent. Applicants must be available to work a flexible schedule. For more informat... more details
General Summary
The hiring range is $16.45 - $21.39 an hour for this position. This is a substitute position, on an as-needed basis to maintain staff coverage during library hours.
This Substitute Library-Reference Specialist position is responsible for serving patrons of all ages, including reference and reader's advisory; requires some circulation work and general department/branch duties; occasionally fills in when manager is absent. Applicants must be available to work a flexible schedule.
For more information about the Library and this position please go to: https://www.jmrl.org
Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.
The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Values Diversity at All Levels of its Workforce.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
Provide reference and reader's advisory for patrons of all ages.
Perform general reference work on a public service desk.
Process Inter-library Loans.
Serve as technical liaison for the branch.
Organize and maintain reference collection.
May be called upon to assist at Circulation Desk as needed.
Perform general branch/department tasks.
May occasionally serve as department manager/branch manager.
Education, Experience and Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
One year of paraprofessional library work providing reference and reader's advisory to patrons is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of general reference sources.
Knowledge of electronic information resources.
A strong public service orientation.
Physical Conditions & Additional Information
Ability to push book trucks, carts, and lift up to 30 pounds; ability to be able to stand up to four hours at a stretch. Contacts would include supervisor, staff, and public.
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