Library Specialist

https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/93746

Richmond, Virginia, United States

ADMINSTRTN-LIBRARIES (Rappahannock)

Rappahannock Community College

Title: Library Specialist

Agency: Rappahannock Community College

Location: Richmond (City) - 760

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: The anticipated hourly pay rate will be commensurate with experience but no less than $17.00 per hour.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

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 3,700 credit students in 2024-2025 and almost 800 workforce and community development students are supported by almost 140 full-time employees and over 200 part-time/adjunct employees across two main campuses and five satellite sites.

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

RCC seeks applicants for our Library Specialist position at our Warsaw campus. This is a 29-hour per week, part-time staff position without benefits. The anticipated hourly pay rate will be commensurate with experience but no less than $17.00 per hour. The incumbent will need to work a late shift until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Reporting to the Coordinator of Learning Resources, this position will provide circulation and basic reference services to students, faculty and community patrons. High-quality customer service is essential for success in this position.

Duties include:

Providing assistance to the Coordinator of Learning Resources with projects, clerical duties, and organizing materials
Interacting with patrons professionally, effectively, and courteously
Using the Integrated Library System (Alma) to perform circulation duties
Managing patron accounts (debts, etc.) within Alma
Opening and closing the library when necessary
Informing patrons of library policies
Using electronic and print information sources to answer basic reference questions
Maintaining familiarity with the collection, library website, research guides and subject databases
Assisting students with applicable software applications
Shelving and maintaining reference, reserve, circulating, and periodical materials
Working a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as needed
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Experience using a variety of computer applications and software
Ability and eagerness to learn new technologies
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
Library work experience preferred
Possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for training and experience.

Additional Considerations: