Posting Details

Position Information

Job TitleEvening Circulation SpecialistDepartmentLearning Resources Services-LibraryPosting Number03506PLocationSterling, VA: 20164Full or Part TimePart-TimePosition End Date (if temporary)Required TravelRelocation CoveredSalary Range$20.00/hr Position Summary Information

Basic Function

Responsible for providing library circulation services to students, faculty, staff, and community patrons.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for providing circulation services in-person, by telephone, and by email to library patrons; assisting patrons in locating and using research materials and course reserves, and providing basic technology assistance and instruction to patrons. Performs circulation desk transactions; loans, returns, and hold requests. Shelves library materials, shelf reads for accuracy, and shifts collections when needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree or the equivalent combination of experience and/or training.
Customer service experience
Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of integrated library systems including Alma, Library of Congress Classification, and Microsoft Office suite.
Experience in a community college and/or academic library.
Experience providing circulation services.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work evenings 4pm-8pm Monday-Thursday with additional hours as needed.
Knowledge of library procedures.
Ability to navigate library systems: Library of Congress Classification system, online library cataloging system, and subscription databases.
Ability to navigate content management systems.
Ability to communicate effectively and work independently.
Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations.
Relevant library and/or appropriate customer service experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer and printing troubleshooting.

Operation of a State VehicleNo Posting Detail Information

Open Date10/10/2019Close Date10/24/2019Open Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsBackground Check Statement

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background
investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of
education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS and NOVA such as
I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s
Statement of Economic Interest.

Additional InformationSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have an Associate's degree or the equivalent combination of experience and/or training?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited.
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents