FT Young Adult Librarian (Crozet)

General Summary

The FT Young Adult Librarian (Crozet) provides circulation, readers advisory and reference services to patrons of all ages, oversees serials maintenance and Inter-Library loans, publicizes and conducts programs for young adults, supervises teen volunteers, maintains and evaluates the Young Adult Collection, and promotes young adult services to the community.

May also be expected to work at a public service desk providing reference and information assistance; may be called upon to occasionally serve as acting department/assistant branch manager.

The preferred hiring range for this position is between $41,662.40 to $54,163.20 Annually.Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, exempt, position. The position also provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City,please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.

• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS,however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

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.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for assisting patrons in the use of library resources and equipment, answering reference and readers advisory questions, planning, publicizing, and conducting programs for young adults, helping to promote young adult services to the community.

• General department/branch duties; occasionally fills in when manager is absent.

• Other duties as required.

Education, Experience and Skills

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: M.L.S. degree with certification in Virginia is required

• Or coursework allowing for the completion of said degree within the first two years of employment.

• Must have a strong public service orientation and general knowledge of library practices.

• Must have knowledge of young adult literature and general reference sources.

• Must be familiar with automated systems and electronic resources including databases, the Internet, and social media.

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office software.

Preferred Qualification:

• Previous experience working with young adults is preferred.

• Familiarity with STEM programming is preferred.

Skills:Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Physical Conditions & Additional Information

Ability to push book trucks, equipment and lift up to 30 pounds.

Contacts would include supervisor/department/branch manager, library staff, and the public.