Job Description

Salary: $19.41 - $41.27 Hourly
Location : Manassas, VA
Job Type: Part-time Benefitted (PB)
Job Number: 202509628
Department: LIBRARY
Division: PUBLIC SERVICES
Opening Date: 04/01/2025
Closing Date: 4/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: A13
Hiring Salary: $19.41 - 24.55


Introduction
Central Library is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Library Assistant to join our team! Be part of a space team where the community connects, learns, and grows together. In this dynamic role, you'll assist with daily library operations, help patrons discover resources, organize materials, and support engaging community programs and events. You'll also play a key role in enhancing access to technology and digital resources for our patrons.

If you're passionate about providing excellent service in a collaborative, customer-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you! Join us in creating a welcoming space that supports and inspires our community.

About This Role:

• Assist the public at a combined service desk (locating materials, answering inquiries, providing information).
• Perform routine library tasks (check materials in/out, pull holds, empty book drops).
• Troubleshoot basic computer and printer issues.
• Support patrons with copying, faxing, and personal device use.
• Create engaging displays to enhance the library experience.
• Maintain the library's collection (run reports, pull and inspect materials, shelve items).
• Explain library policies and procedures to patrons.
• Participate in library and county outreach events
• Contribute to library programming and events.
• Attend trainings and meetings
• May assist with passport acceptance processing

Minimum Requirements:

8th grade education and 12 months customer service experience.

Preferences:

• Experience assisting customers in a library or retail environment.

• Experience troubleshooting technology equipment including computers, printers, copiers, and mobile devices.
• Experience creating displays
• Knowledge of online and digital resources.
• Experience with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams/Webex)
• Cash handling experience.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish

• Scheduling flexibility.

Special Requirements: The position may require travel to other branches within the system. A DMV check will be conducted for employees who drive while on County business.

Work Schedule:

This is a part-time, non-exempt 20 hour a week position which includes days, evenings, and weekend hours. Scheduling flexibility is imperative. The hours of operation are Monday - Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Thursday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed on Sunday.

Starting Salary Range : $19.41 - 24.55 /hourly

We offer benefits for part-time staff including :

• Vacation and Sick Leave Benefits
• Personal days
• Paid Training

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

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01


I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.

• I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statement
• I decline to proceed any further in this process.

02


What is your highest level of completed education?

• MLS
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Associate's degree
• 8th - 12th grade
• None of the above

03


Please quantify your customer service experience.

• 2 or more years
• 1-2 years
• Less than (1) year
• No experience

04


Please check any of the following areas in which you have at least 6 months of experience. Make sure this information is reflected in the work history section of your application:

• Public Library
• School Library
• Bookstore
• Help Desk
• Retail (other)
• None of the above

05


Please indicate all related experience(s) you have. Make sure that your selected options correspond to the information in the Work History section of your application. Check all that apply.

• Assisting others with personal computers
• Assisting others with copiers, printers, scanners
• Assisting others with smart phones, tablets, e-readers
• Assisting others library resources, databases, library apps
• Assisting with outreach or events
• Creating or assembling displays
• None of the above

06


Which of the following applications are you proficient (select all that apply). Please ensure this is indicated under the work section of your application.

• Polaris/LEAP/other ILS system
• Libby/hoopla/kanopy
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Word
• Video conferencing Software (WebEx/Teams/Zoom)
• None of the above

07


Please select the options that best reflect your cash handling experience(s). Make sure that your selected options correspond to the information in the Work History section of your application. Check all that apply.

• Experience using a cash register
• Reconciliation of cash/cash receipts
• Experience receiving money and providing change using a cash box (no register)
• None of the above

08


Are you bi-lingual (English/Spanish)?

• Yes
• No

09


This application is for a 20-hour part-time position that will not become full time. Are you interested in a part-time position?

• Yes
• No

10


This position requires some evening and weekend hours. Please indicate the shifts you are unavailable:

• I am not available for the day shift, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• I am not available for an evening shift 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• I am not available for the weekend shift. Currently Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• I am available to work any of these shifts.

11


This is a part-time 20 hour per week position that includes days, evenings and weekends. Please note that business hours could change, which may affect the hours of this position. Staff are scheduled during the following hours: Monday to Wednesday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Thursday to Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Are there any times that you are unavailable?
Required Question Prince William County, VA

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