Prince William County, VA
Sr. Librarian Job at Prince William County, VA in Woodbridge
Prince William County, VA, Woodbridge, VA, United States, 22192
Salary: $70,921.50 - $125,014.50 Annually
Location : Dale City, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number: 202509509
Department: LIBRARY
Opening Date: 02/20/2025
Closing Date: 3/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: C42
Hiring Salary: $70,921.50 - $84,444.75
Introduction
Montclair Library is searching for a passionate and innovative Adult Services Senior Librarian to join our vibrant team! At Prince William Public Libraries, we celebrate diversity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to empowering our community through literacy and lifelong learning. As a Senior Librarian, you'll have the chance to lead meaningful programs, shape impactful services, and create an inviting space where all are welcome to explore, learn, and thrive. In this role, you'll also oversee building operations, including managing work orders, handling staff and service emergencies, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all. If you're excited to bring your expertise, creativity, and dedication to a forward-thinking library, we'd love to hear from you!
About This Role:
Plans and delivers adult programming and outreach for the community.
Member of the branch's management team, supervising direct reports.
Assists patrons with library services, including reference, circulation, readers advisory and working with digital services.
Providing Reader's Advisory and technology assistance.
Performs collection maintenance.
Foster community connections by serving as the primary liaison to local artists, coordinating the selection and display of their works for the branch's Art Wall. Oversee initiatives related to the branch's garden beds and seed library, promoting engagement and participation in these community-centered programs.
May serve as a passport acceptance agent.
May serve as a person in charge of the building.
Minimum Requirements:
This position requires Master's Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited college/university and one year of supervisory experience.
Preferences:
Experience supervising professional staff to include hiring, training, performance management and the discipline process.
Experience planning and implementing programming and outreach.
Experience fostering community relations, particularly with local artists and local organizations.
Experience working in a public services library.
Experience with collection maintenance.
Special Requirements: The position may require travel to other branches within the system. A DMV check will be conducted for employees who drive while on County business.
Work Schedule:
This is a full-time, exempt 37.5 hours per week position. Montclair Library is open Monday through Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The schedule includes days, at least one evening per week, and alternating Saturdays as assigned. Scheduling flexibility is imperative. Schedule may vary depending on the needs of the library.
Hiring Range:
$70,921.50 - $84,444.75 / Yearly
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
•Access to training and career development opportunities.
•Membership to the Virginia Library Association.
•We offer excellent benefits including comprehensive medical coverage options, paid holidays, personal days, and generous leave accrual.
•The County also participates in the Virginia Retirement System and offers 457 and 401a defined contribution plans.
Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Learn more at | Federal Student Aid.
Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:
01
I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.
02
This position requires a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college/university. Do you have a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited College or University?
03
Please quantify your experience in a supervisory role.
04
Please select the choices that best represent your management/supervisory experience in the following areas (Check all that apply):
05
Please select the options that best reflect your experience and responsibilities that you have been performing for 1 year or more. Make sure that your selected options correspond to the information in the Work History section of your application. Check all that apply:
06
Please indicate if you have experience with overseeing building operations. (Select all that apply):
07
Please indicate your experience with working with an integrated service desk model.
08
Which of these statements best describes your experience providing assistance with technology (i.e. computers, smart phones, tablets)? Please be sure this information is included in the work experience section of your application.
09
Please check any of the following areas in which you have experience working: (Check all that apply).
10
This position requires some evening and weekend hours. Please indicate the shifts you are unavailable:
11
Staff are scheduled during the following hours: Monday to Wednesday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Thursday to Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Are there any times that you are unavailable?
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Location : Dale City, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number: 202509509
Department: LIBRARY
Opening Date: 02/20/2025
Closing Date: 3/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: C42
Hiring Salary: $70,921.50 - $84,444.75
Introduction
Montclair Library is searching for a passionate and innovative Adult Services Senior Librarian to join our vibrant team! At Prince William Public Libraries, we celebrate diversity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to empowering our community through literacy and lifelong learning. As a Senior Librarian, you'll have the chance to lead meaningful programs, shape impactful services, and create an inviting space where all are welcome to explore, learn, and thrive. In this role, you'll also oversee building operations, including managing work orders, handling staff and service emergencies, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all. If you're excited to bring your expertise, creativity, and dedication to a forward-thinking library, we'd love to hear from you!
About This Role:
Plans and delivers adult programming and outreach for the community.
Member of the branch's management team, supervising direct reports.
Assists patrons with library services, including reference, circulation, readers advisory and working with digital services.
Providing Reader's Advisory and technology assistance.
Performs collection maintenance.
Foster community connections by serving as the primary liaison to local artists, coordinating the selection and display of their works for the branch's Art Wall. Oversee initiatives related to the branch's garden beds and seed library, promoting engagement and participation in these community-centered programs.
May serve as a passport acceptance agent.
May serve as a person in charge of the building.
Minimum Requirements:
This position requires Master's Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited college/university and one year of supervisory experience.
Preferences:
Experience supervising professional staff to include hiring, training, performance management and the discipline process.
Experience planning and implementing programming and outreach.
Experience fostering community relations, particularly with local artists and local organizations.
Experience working in a public services library.
Experience with collection maintenance.
Special Requirements: The position may require travel to other branches within the system. A DMV check will be conducted for employees who drive while on County business.
Work Schedule:
This is a full-time, exempt 37.5 hours per week position. Montclair Library is open Monday through Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The schedule includes days, at least one evening per week, and alternating Saturdays as assigned. Scheduling flexibility is imperative. Schedule may vary depending on the needs of the library.
Hiring Range:
$70,921.50 - $84,444.75 / Yearly
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
•Access to training and career development opportunities.
•Membership to the Virginia Library Association.
•We offer excellent benefits including comprehensive medical coverage options, paid holidays, personal days, and generous leave accrual.
•The County also participates in the Virginia Retirement System and offers 457 and 401a defined contribution plans.
Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Learn more at | Federal Student Aid.
Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:
- Temporary
- Provisional
- Seasonal employees
01
I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.
- I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statement
- I decline to proceed any further in this process.
02
This position requires a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college/university. Do you have a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited College or University?
- Yes
- No
03
Please quantify your experience in a supervisory role.
- 4 or more years experience in a supervisory role
- 1 - 3 years
- Less than 1 year
- None
04
Please select the choices that best represent your management/supervisory experience in the following areas (Check all that apply):
- Conducting performance evaluation for direct reports
- Providing staff training and development
- Scheduling staff
- Participating in the hiring process of direct reports
- Managing progressive disciplinary process for direct reports
- None of the above
05
Please select the options that best reflect your experience and responsibilities that you have been performing for 1 year or more. Make sure that your selected options correspond to the information in the Work History section of your application. Check all that apply:
- Managing a budget
- Library programming
- Collection maintenance
- Library outreach
- None of the above
06
Please indicate if you have experience with overseeing building operations. (Select all that apply):
- Supervises building on a regular basis
- Supervising a building as needed
- Managing work orders and facility maintenance
- Handling staff emergencies
- Handling service emergencies
- No experience overseeing building operations
07
Please indicate your experience with working with an integrated service desk model.
- Regularly works at an integrated service desk
- Work experience is primarily with information desk services
- Work experience is primarily with circulation desk services
- No experience with integrated service desk
08
Which of these statements best describes your experience providing assistance with technology (i.e. computers, smart phones, tablets)? Please be sure this information is included in the work experience section of your application.
- I have assisted others with computers
- I have assisted others with printers
- I have assisted others with a copier
- I have assisted others with smartphones
- I have assisted others with tablets
- I have assisted others with eReaders
- I have assisted others with iMacs
- I am unfamiliar with the above-mentioned technology
09
Please check any of the following areas in which you have experience working: (Check all that apply).
- Public Library
- Bookstore
- School Library
- None of the above
10
This position requires some evening and weekend hours. Please indicate the shifts you are unavailable:
- I am not available for the day shift 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- I am not available for an evening shift 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- I am not available for the weekend shift. Currently Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- I am available all of the above shifts
11
Staff are scheduled during the following hours: Monday to Wednesday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Thursday to Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Are there any times that you are unavailable?
Required Question