Library Specialist I

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Library Specialist I Role Title Library Specialist I Role Code 29051-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band Position Number 278W0119 Agency Rappahannock Community College Division Rappahannock Community College (Div) Work Location Gloucester

• 073 Hiring Range Pay is commensurate with experience and will be $16 per hour or greater. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category E-Paraprofessional Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

TBD. Incumbent must be able to work some evenings and weekends.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Rappahannock Community College (RCC), founded in 1970, provides high-quality educational and training opportunities throughout a 12-county service region an hour east of Richmond on the beautiful western shore of the Chesapeake Bay with access to fresh local seafood and water activities. RCC delivers accessible and affordable educational opportunities, including for-credit transfer and career technical programs, robust distance education coursework, quality dual enrollment courses, and award-winning workforce training and credentialing programs. RCC's annualized enrollment of 3,259 credit students and over 1,000 workforce and community development students are supported by over 120 full-time employees and 200 part-time/adjunct employees across two main campuses and four satellite sites.

RCC serves a rural and diverse 12-county area in the Chesapeake Bay region of Virginia, whose mission is to provide inclusive access to exceptional training and educational opportunities meeting the community's needs and preparing individuals for success as learners, employees, and citizens.

Are you someone who wants to help students achieve their educational and professional dreams?

RCC invites you to apply for our Library Specialist I opening. This position is part time and works 24 hours/week at our Glenns campus. We are looking for candidates who share RCC's values of integrity, diversity, equity, and inclusion, excellence, access, and learning for life.

Reporting to the Coordinator of Learning Resources, the Library Specialist I is customer-facing and provides reliable, timely, and excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and community members. This position assists library patrons with technology applications on library and personal devices and provides circulation and basic reference services. This role assists the Coordinator of Learning Resources in the support of the Learning Resource Center mission by participating in projects, performing clerical duties, and organizing and documenting materials or information.

The Library Assistant is responsible for duties including but not limited to: library reception and circulation services, checking in/out materials using an integrated library system (Alma), assisting patrons with locating materials, intercampus and interlibrary loan services, and course reserves, maintaining an orderly collection and library space, emptying book drops and logging in periodicals daily, assisting students with the online student information system, course management software (Canvas) and email, assisting patrons with printing/copying, providing basic reference assistance, including instruction in the use of the catalog, and performing other tasks as assigned by the Coordinator of Learning Resources.

Professional development is important in this role and there is an expectation that the incumbent will continue to improve their knowledge, skills and abilities over time.

The successful candidate must be able to work flexible hours to include some evenings and weekends. This position may require travel to other campuses. This is a part-time 24 hour per week position with no benefits.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Strong customer service and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a diverse population of students, parents, faculty, administrators, and community patrons.

Experience using a variety of computer applications and software required. Ability and eagerness to learn new technologies associated with learning resources. Ability to perform duties accurately with attention to detail, and in a timely manner.

Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Ability to navigate an alpha-numeric shelving system.

Additional Considerations

Library work experience preferred. Familiarity with research databases and tools desired.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Occasional travel to other campus locations may be required.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number WGE_2025P Recruitment Type General Public

• G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/25/2024 Job Close Date 07/09/2024 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.rappahannock.edu Contact Name Email jobs@rappahannock.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

A FULLY completed VCCS ATS online employment application, cover letter and resume describing qualifications are required. Applications will only be accepted online through the VCCS application system and must be received on or before July 9, 2024. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application.

Rappahannock Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law.

Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. For more information about the employment application process, contact jobs@rappahannock.edu.

Rappahannock Community College is an open-entry institution offering career and technical education (CTE) programs in the following areas of study (list general CTE categories, such as health sciences; construction; engineering; law enforcement, culinary arts, etc.) Due to high demand, some CTE programs offer admission based on selective criteria through a separate application process that is non‐discriminatory. These programs are: (Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic I & II, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Nursing, and Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography:

Echocardiography Career Studies Certificate, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography:

Echocardiography Specialization, AAS). For more information about the application process, please contact the admissions office at 804-758-6740.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/74592

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Please describe your customer service experience.

(Open Ended Question)

• Do you have strong verbal and written communication skills?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have office experience to include use of computers and office machines?

• Yes

• No

• Please give examples that illustrate your attention to detail and organizational skills.

(Open Ended Question)

• Are you able to work some evenings and weekends?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• AHP Letter