What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Specialist (afternoon/evening) position at Piedmont Virginia Community College?
Working Title Library Specialist (afternoon/evening) Role Title Library Specialist II Role Code 29052-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 01 Position Number 282W0521 Agency Piedmont Virginia Community College Division Piedmont Virginia Community College (Div) Work Location Albemarle - 003 Hiring Range $31.24/hour Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category B-Professional Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
Monday through Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., spring and fall when classes are in session. No summer, no benefits. This position is part time, with no benefits, and does not exceed 29 hours/week.
This is an on-campus position.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia – principally residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. Our scenic campus is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. We are one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).
Position Title: Library Specialist, Part-time
Department: Library
Employment Type: Part-time/hourly
Purpose: PVCC is accepting applications for a part-time Library Specialist, Monday through Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This position works only when classes are in session during the fall and spring semesters, no summers. Primary responsibilities include answering reference questions, teaching face-to-face information literacy sessions, working in Canvas to provide embedded librarian services, and assisting at the circulation desk. This position is part time, with no benefits, and does not exceed 29 hours/week.
Duties And Responsibilities
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
minimal
Posting Number WGE_2401P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 02/13/2025 Job Close Date 04/14/2025 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.pvcc.edu Contact Name Human Resources Email humanresources@pvcc.edu Phone Number 4349616567 Special Instructions to Applicants
Application Package must include—
The search will remain open until the position is filled.
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: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
Piedmont Virginia Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, disability, veteran status, sex, age or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Human Resources Director, 501 College Dr., Main Building, Room M810, Charlottesville, VA 22902; 434.961.6567.
We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
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.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/82334
Monday through Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., spring and fall when classes are in session. No summer, no benefits. This position is part time, with no benefits, and does not exceed 29 hours/week.
This is an on-campus position.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia – principally residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. Our scenic campus is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. We are one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).
Position Title: Library Specialist, Part-time
Department: Library
Employment Type: Part-time/hourly
Purpose: PVCC is accepting applications for a part-time Library Specialist, Monday through Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This position works only when classes are in session during the fall and spring semesters, no summers. Primary responsibilities include answering reference questions, teaching face-to-face information literacy sessions, working in Canvas to provide embedded librarian services, and assisting at the circulation desk. This position is part time, with no benefits, and does not exceed 29 hours/week.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the reference/instructional librarian, delivers bibliographic instruction or information literacy sessions to groups in the library or online and provides embedded librarian services via Canvas.
- Teaches information literacy sessions at the library during work hours.
- Answers reference questions from students, faculty, staff, and community, including but not limited to how to find books and/or articles in the print and/or electronic collections. Answers questions in person, chat, email, or phone.
- Completes research requests on behalf of incarcerated students.
- Communicates effectively and respectfully with students and staff from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Assists the reference/instructional librarian with the scheduling of classes and with the collection of statistics for classes or other projects or programs.
- Maintains the handout collection, ensuring that it is always stocked, and orders new copies from the Copy Center as needed.
- Assists users with technical issues (copiers/printers, computers, laptops, etc.).
- Maintains currency with the library’s print and electronic resources.
- Provides support for the circulation desk as needed (such as during circulation assistant’s breaks or absences)
- Covers Saturday shifts as needed in the absence of the reference/instructional librarian. Saturday hours are virtual only.
- Performs other duties and carries out special projects as assigned by the reference/instructional librarian.
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
- Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) or master’s degree in Library and Information Systems (MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution or interested candidates may be in the process of obtaining an MLS or MLIS.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Superior customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of and interest in teaching methods and pedagogy.
- Public speaking skills.
- Ability to tailor content delivery to audience level and needs.
- Enthusiastic and energetic deliverer of content.
- Possesses approachability, authority, and confidence.
- Ability to work from lesson plans designed by the library’s instructional designer.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Motivated to grow and learn in this position.
- Communicates well with supervisor, offers ideas, and seeks to collaborate.
- Experience working in a community college setting
- Teaching experience
minimal
Posting Number WGE_2401P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 02/13/2025 Job Close Date 04/14/2025 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.pvcc.edu Contact Name Human Resources Email humanresources@pvcc.edu Phone Number 4349616567 Special Instructions to Applicants
Application Package must include—
- Online Application
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Names, addresses, email and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references
The search will remain open until the position is filled.
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: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
Piedmont Virginia Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, disability, veteran status, sex, age or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Human Resources Director, 501 College Dr., Main Building, Room M810, Charlottesville, VA 22902; 434.961.6567.
We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
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.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/82334
Salary : $31
