Posting Details

Position Information

Job TitleLibrary AssistantDepartmentLearning Resources Services-LibraryPosting Number03541PLocationManassas, VA: 20109Full or Part TimePart-TimePosition End Date (if temporary)Required TravelRelocation CoveredSalary Range$12.98/hr Position Summary Information

Basic Function

The Library Assistant provides circulation services at a community college library on a flexible schedule approximately 4 days a week.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Library Assistant the incumbent

•Provides circulation services to students, faculty, staff and community patrons.
•Checks library materials in and out of integrated library system.
•Collects fines and fees for library materials.
•Creates community patron accounts in integrated library system and issues community patron library cards to new community patrons.
•Assists patrons with printing, copying, scanning, emailing, and basic computer use.
•Performs opening and closing procedures.
•Reshelf books.

Minimum Qualifications

•High school diploma/GED or the equivalent combination of experience and/or training.
•Prior customer service experience.
•Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

•Completion of college coursework.
•Experience providing circulation services in a library setting including some knowledge of integrated library systems.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•Knowledge of Library of Congress Classification System.
•Strong customer service skills.
•Strong written and oral communication skills.
•Strong attention to detail.
•Ability to interact effectively with diverse students, faculty, staff and community patrons.
•Ability to work as part of a team.
•Available to work a flexible schedule that may include mornings, evenings and occasional Saturdays.

Operation of a State VehicleNo Posting Detail Information

Open Date10/31/2019Close Date11/14/2019Open 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 a High school diploma/GED or the equivalent combination of experience and/or training?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have customer service experience?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have basic computer skills?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have some college coursework or college degree?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have experience providing circulation services in a library setting including some knowledge of integrated library systems?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * 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

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Unofficial Transcripts