Librarian

DATE ENTERED: February 3, 2025
POSITION: Librarian
LOCATION: Fauquier County Public Library, Warrenton Central Library, VA
APPLY BY: Open until filled

Exciting opportunity to join our Warrenton team!
Ideal candidate will have a master’s in library science.

The hired applicant should have or acquire, upon being hired, a Librarian’s Professional Certification from the Library of Virginia.

Weekend and evening hours are required.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to include but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Annual leave, sick leave, and 2 personal days accrued each fiscal year
• Virginia Retirement System pension plan & a life insurance policy 2X annual salary
• 457B individual retirement plan
• Free health care through our Fauquier County Employee Wellness Center

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: FLSA Status: Exempt

Specific Job Duties: Responsible for running the library’s non-fiction book club and works with other librarians on staff to maintain and oversee the library’s Virginiana Room and collection.

LIBRARIAN

GRADE 30

FLSA Status: Exempt

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs intermediate technical work assisting patrons and providing reference services; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. Supervision is exercised over subordinate library personnel and volunteers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

• Provides reference and readers' advisory services to library patrons; assists patrons with use of public computers, photocopiers, and other library equipment; plans and implements library programs; maintains records; prepares reports; weeds collections.
• Staffs reference desk; conducts reference interviews and answers reference questions in person, by telephone and email; uses integrated library system, reference books, Internet, and various electronic resources to find information; provides reader advisory services.
• Acts as senior staff member as required; opens and closes facility.
• Instructs and assists patrons in use of library applications and library account, print materials, public use computers, photocopier, microfilm machines and other library equipment.
• Checks integrated library system and/or OCLC WorldCat for requested materials; places patron holds; takes interlibrary loan requests, verifies bibliographic information and forwards to appropriate person; notifies patrons of material's availability.
• Prepares and presents a variety of programs for children, teens and/or adult patrons, including book clubs and special events.
• Develops bibliographies on various subjects.
• Assists with training and overseeing volunteers.
• Conducts collections inventory; reads and maintains reference collection.
• Oversees Virginiana collection in coordination with collection services manager.
• Accepts patron recommendations for collection development; assists in collection development planning; assists with weeding various collections.
• Troubleshoots technical problems on staff and public computers, photocopiers, microfilm machines and other library equipment.
• Maintains reference transactions statistical sheets; enters statistical information into spreadsheets for reporting.
• Verifies identification and assigns Internet guest passes as needed.
• Orders and maintains tax forms.
• Opens and closes facility.
• Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of modern library operation; thorough knowledge of reader interest levels; thorough knowledge of library reference, adult, teen and other library services; thorough knowledge of library system computer applications; thorough knowledge of library reference materials and research techniques; ability to maintain accurate records and statistics and complete accurate reports; ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment; ability to communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library patrons, associates and the general public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Master's in library science is preferred and some professional library experience. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of Professional Librarian certificate issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.