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Student Success Librarian
Posting Summary
Working Title
Student Success Librarian
Role Title
Library Specialist III
Role Code
29053-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
05
Position Number
283W0220
Agency
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Division
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)
Work Location
Richmond (City) - 760
Hiring Range
Salary commensurate with experience. Maximum salary is $30/hourly.
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
2-Professionals
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
This is a part-time hourly position without state benefits. Wage employees are restricted to working approximately 29 hours per week or less, not to exceed 1,500 hours annually.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
Reynolds seeks a Student Success Librarian to provide daytime research assistance to students, faculty, staff and community members; collaborate with faculty to provide targeted resources for students through information literacy initiatives & outreach; participate in collection development including purchase recommendations and de-selection/weeding; and assist with special projects as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver personalized research assistance in person, via email, and through virtual platforms, utilizing library databases, open web resources, citation tools, and educational applications.
- Design and facilitate information literacy instruction, including workshops, classroom sessions, and interactive activities such as scavenger hunts, both on-site and via Zoom.
- Serve as an embedded librarian within Canvas, the college’s learning management system, offering integrated academic support and resource guidance.
- Develop and maintain instructional and promotional materials, including research guides, handouts, worksheets, blog posts, and marketing content tailored to student and faculty needs.
- Support curriculum development by managing library collections:
- Recommend acquisitions of books, periodicals, and databases
- Conduct regular weeding of outdated or underused materials
- Provide technical assistance to library users in the use of Microsoft Office, Canvas LMS, and the PaperCut printing system.
- Execute special projects and initiatives as assigned to support library operations and strategic goals.
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
- Demonstrated ability in providing high-quality, responsive research assistance in-person and online.
- Experience in developing and delivering information literacy instruction.
- Demonstrated ability in creating instructional and promotional materials for library users.
- Proficiency in maintaining and developing library collections to support academic programs.
- Experience in providing basic technology and database support to patrons.
- Master’s degree in information and library science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution.
Additional Considerations
- At least one year of experience as an academic librarian. Experience using Canvas, Zoom, LibGuides, and LibAnswers preferred.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
Travel between campuses as needed.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_3138P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
04/17/2026
Job Close Date
05/01/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
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:
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 (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
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.
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