City of Virginia Beach
Librarian I
City of Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States, 23450
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Full Time Librarian I- Teen
The City of Virginia Beach Public Library is looking to hire a full time Librarian I- Teen to join our extraordinary team of professionals. Apply today don't miss out! 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 to be considered. Librarian I-Teen Job Duties Include But Are Not Limited To:
Provides advanced library services to internal and external customers; promote the library's collection and services through instruction, tours, displays, programs, and other activities; duties may be added to ensure the day-to-day workflow and service delivery in the public library. 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; and 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; applies effective reference interviewing techniques and search strategies to assist customers with technology-related issues and questions. Track and collect data to measure services, program 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; conducts in-depth research using print, non-print, and electronic resources to satisfy the information needs of customers of all ages and reading skills. Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs. *The City of Virginia Beach provides a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription insurance, Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement/professional development.
The City of Virginia Beach Public Library is looking to hire a full time Librarian I- Teen to join our extraordinary team of professionals. Apply today don't miss out! 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 to be considered. Librarian I-Teen Job Duties Include But Are Not Limited To:
Provides advanced library services to internal and external customers; promote the library's collection and services through instruction, tours, displays, programs, and other activities; duties may be added to ensure the day-to-day workflow and service delivery in the public library. 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; and 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; applies effective reference interviewing techniques and search strategies to assist customers with technology-related issues and questions. Track and collect data to measure services, program 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; conducts in-depth research using print, non-print, and electronic resources to satisfy the information needs of customers of all ages and reading skills. Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs. *The City of Virginia Beach provides a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription insurance, Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement/professional development.