Librarian I

The City of Virginia Beach Public Library is looking to hire a full time Librarian I - Teen to join our extraordinary team of professionals. The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays, and paid-time-off.

To qualify - Must have or be able to obtain a Masters Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association accredited college or university which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position within 12 months of hire date.

Librarian I - Teen Job Duties Include:

• Provide advanced library services to internal and external customers; promote the library’s collection and services through instruction, tours, displays, programs, and other activities.
• Promote library services and programs that provide customers with a variety of opportunities to enhance their library visit.
• Prepare and conduct library tours including information literacy classes and tours for school groups, community organizations, and the general public to promote the library’s collection and services; create and/or conduct special programs to promote the library’s collection and services.
• Prepare, present, and evaluate group training classes on library resources and technology to library and city staff, customers, school groups, and community groups.
• Prepare and present age-appropriate library programs that are of interest to the community, planned collaboratively, aligned with strategic programming priorities, and developed using sound instructional design principles.
• Work with community partners to provide programming, resources, and materials to support lifelong learning.
• Maintain an up-to-date awareness of popular authors, materials and culture, current events and trends; seek out current knowledge of new technologies and resources in the library and publishing fields through reading professional journals, participation in professional organizations, or continuing education activities to anticipate and meet customer needs.
• Instruct customers in the use of the library catalog, print and non-print materials, and electronic resources and equipment; apply effective reference interviewing techniques and search strategies to assist customers with technology-related issues and questions.
• Track and collect data to measure services, programs, and/or collections.
• Plan and create library displays to increase internal and external customer awareness of the library’s collection, community resources, or other salient information.
• Create booklists, bibliographies, and research aids to assist customers and increase internal and external customer awareness of the library’s collection.
• Ability to develop partnerships, networks, and relationships and to collaborate with stakeholders and the community.
• May oversee the library branch and staff as needed.
• Position deals heavily with technology education programming: gaming, using creative technology such as Cameo Silhouette, iMacs, etc.
• Utilize complex search strategies using the library automated system and other electronic resources to retrieve needed materials or information; conduct in-depth research using print, non-print, and electronic resources to satisfy the information needs of customers of all ages and reading skills.

Minimum Requirements:

Must be able to obtain a Masters Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association accredited college or university which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position within 12 months of hire date. Failure to obtain an MLIS within 12 months will result in a demotion to the next vacancy where the employee is minimally qualified. Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Must be able to work rotating shifts (days/evenings) including weekends and holidays and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs.

Preferences:

• Evidence of planning, implementing, and evaluating programs for customers of all ages and abilities.
• Experience with planning and evaluating library services.
• Experience in reference interviewing and search techniques.
• Experience with building and maintaining collaborative relationships, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Experience with the use of online library catalogs, library databases, and business productivity applications.
• Experience providing three (3) years direct customer service in a library or bookstore environment.
• At least 1 year of experience working with teens.
• Experience with initiating, building, and/or maintaining positive relationships with community groups, schools, or other organization departments.
• Experience preparing and delivering technology education programming; gaming, using creative technology such as Cameo Silhouette, iMacs, etc.