VIRGINIA LIBRARY ASSN
DATE ENTERED: January 7, 2025
POSITION: Adult Services Librarian
LOCATION: Lexington, VA
APPLY BY:January 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm
Title:
Adult Services Librarian Location:
Rockbridge Regional Library System, Lexington, VA Hours:
Full-time, 36 hours per week Schedule:
May vary, but will include a combination of day, evening and/or weekend hours (including occasional Sundays) Starting Hourly Rate:
$29.75 per hour FLSA Status:
Exempt Submission Deadline:
January 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Candidates must email resume and references to jgoyette@rrlib.net to be considered. What does the job look like?
Promotes library use and services through displays, presentations, participation in community events, communications and publicity distribution. Initiates partnerships that lead to the development, implementation, and administration of system-wide community outreach programs and events. Provides in-depth research and recommendation of resources and materials to patrons such as recommending print or electronic sources or titles, placing material requests, searching shelves, and referring to other libraries or community sources. Assists patrons with special collections, resources and services found specifically. Makes appropriate recommendations and provides instruction and technical assistance to patrons in using online catalog, print and electronic sources to access information, and in using computers and other equipment, including general internet help and accessing library resources through computers and mobile devices. Assists with printing. Makes purchases for adult collections. Assists patrons with the library website and performing online job searches, writing resumes and cover letters, and locating online legal forms, tax documents, and government websites, for immigration, unemployment and SNAP. Assists in collection and analysis of data on library use, services, trends and community resources. Informs patrons of library policies and procedures, observes patron activity, and addresses violations of the library behavior policy. Stays current on print and electronic resources offered by the library. Processes circulation and/or collection reports. Creates reading lists and provides reader’s advisory and completes interlibrary loan functions. Provides resources and referrals to patrons in need. Provides a variety of clerical and/or technical tasks in support of assigned function, including checking in and out material in a timely manner, processing holds and reserves, assisting patrons with library card applications and accepting payment for library fees. Provides training and guidance to staff on appropriate resources and their use, as needed. Has the ability to effectively select, train, supervise, and evaluate subordinates. Participates in state and national conferences, attends classes and workshops in person and online. Performs other duties as may be assigned. This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. What’s In It for You?
Dental and vision insurance coverage; Virginia Retirement System; Generous PTO. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer. Requirements
A successful candidate will… Have a Master's degree in Library Science. Have a Virginia Librarian Certification or be qualified to receive it soon after hire. Have excellent computer skills. Have adult library reference and/or customer service experience (preferred). Have the ability to work nights and weekends as scheduled.
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Adult Services Librarian Location:
Rockbridge Regional Library System, Lexington, VA Hours:
Full-time, 36 hours per week Schedule:
May vary, but will include a combination of day, evening and/or weekend hours (including occasional Sundays) Starting Hourly Rate:
$29.75 per hour FLSA Status:
Exempt Submission Deadline:
January 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Candidates must email resume and references to jgoyette@rrlib.net to be considered. What does the job look like?
Promotes library use and services through displays, presentations, participation in community events, communications and publicity distribution. Initiates partnerships that lead to the development, implementation, and administration of system-wide community outreach programs and events. Provides in-depth research and recommendation of resources and materials to patrons such as recommending print or electronic sources or titles, placing material requests, searching shelves, and referring to other libraries or community sources. Assists patrons with special collections, resources and services found specifically. Makes appropriate recommendations and provides instruction and technical assistance to patrons in using online catalog, print and electronic sources to access information, and in using computers and other equipment, including general internet help and accessing library resources through computers and mobile devices. Assists with printing. Makes purchases for adult collections. Assists patrons with the library website and performing online job searches, writing resumes and cover letters, and locating online legal forms, tax documents, and government websites, for immigration, unemployment and SNAP. Assists in collection and analysis of data on library use, services, trends and community resources. Informs patrons of library policies and procedures, observes patron activity, and addresses violations of the library behavior policy. Stays current on print and electronic resources offered by the library. Processes circulation and/or collection reports. Creates reading lists and provides reader’s advisory and completes interlibrary loan functions. Provides resources and referrals to patrons in need. Provides a variety of clerical and/or technical tasks in support of assigned function, including checking in and out material in a timely manner, processing holds and reserves, assisting patrons with library card applications and accepting payment for library fees. Provides training and guidance to staff on appropriate resources and their use, as needed. Has the ability to effectively select, train, supervise, and evaluate subordinates. Participates in state and national conferences, attends classes and workshops in person and online. Performs other duties as may be assigned. This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. What’s In It for You?
Dental and vision insurance coverage; Virginia Retirement System; Generous PTO. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer. Requirements
A successful candidate will… Have a Master's degree in Library Science. Have a Virginia Librarian Certification or be qualified to receive it soon after hire. Have excellent computer skills. Have adult library reference and/or customer service experience (preferred). Have the ability to work nights and weekends as scheduled.
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