Library Assistant I - Part Time

Library Assistant I – Part Time

$35,270.25 - $47,614.50

(Onsite)

Closing Date: January 28, 2026

The City of Falls Church is recruiting for a permanent part-time (30 hours per week) Library Assistant I position. This role requires weekday and weekend shifts and at least one evening per week. The Library Assistant will support the Mary Riley Styles Public Library's Mission, Vision, and Values, by fostering a welcoming environment and promoting flexible, forward-thinking service. The position will focus on directly serving the community and ensuring that members feel welcomed and informed about library resources.

This announcement may also be used to fill other part-time Library Assistant I vacancies at MRSPL, offering 20 to 30 hours per week.

MRSPL’s vision is to create a sustainable, informed, and caring community of lifelong learners. Our mission is to support the community, inspire discovery, and promote literacy. To learn more about our 125-year history, visit our website: https://www.mrspl.org/. Join our dynamic team and be a part of an organization that is passionate about community engagement and innovative library services!

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct service to the public on both library service desks (front information desk and youth services desk)
• Assist patrons in selection and location of materials
• Perform essential departmental job responsibilities including checking in returned library materials, pulling reserved items, processing new patron library cards, updating patron accounts, registering customers for programs, and reserving and accessing meeting and study rooms
• Provide reader’s advisory to children, teens, and adults
• Troubleshoot and help patrons with computer skills and other questions
• Assist with stacks maintenance in the library – including shifting, shelf reading, and stacks presentation
• Assist with promoting library programs and services
• Assist with creating library book displays
• Performing related projects and tasks as required

Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows software operating systems
• Graduation from high school plus college level course work
• Experience in public libraries preferred
• Preferred general knowledge of basic library procedures, methods and techniques
• Preferred experience working with an Integrated Library System such as Apollo, Sierra, Millennium, SirsiDynax
• Experience working in a team environment

Hours:

This is a 30 hour per week position that requires weekday and weekend shifts and at least one evening per week. This announcement may be used to fill other part-time Library Assistant I vacancies at MRSPL that are at least 20 hours per week and do not exceed 30 hours per week.

Salary & Benefits:  $35,270.25 - $47,614.50 per year, plus benefits.  The City offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, pension plan, deferred compensation plan, flexible spending account, life and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, credit union membership, free parking, and more. See www.fallschuchva.gov/Benefits for additional information.

Deadline and How to Apply:

This position closes on January 28, 2026. Applications received after that date will not be considered.

To apply, please complete the online application at www.fallschurchva.gov/jobs and upload your cover letter and resume.

Our commitment to an inclusive workplace: The City of Falls Church is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the federal, state and/or local laws or regulations. Accommodations may be requested for applicants with disabilities.  To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at HRTeam@fallschurchva.gov or 703-248-5127.  Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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