Library Technician

Are you organized, detail-driven, and passionate about serving your community? Join the team at Haymarket Gainesville Library—a vibrant and busy branch dedicated to excellence in library service. We’re looking for a Collection Maintenance Library Technician to help maintain the quality and organization of our collection while delivering exceptional customer service to our diverse and active community. This role also offers opportunities to support some of our library’s unique and innovative services. Ready to make an impact? We’d love to hear from you!

About This Role:

• Oversee the quality and appearance of the library collection by replacing labels, repairing broken covers and cases, and weeding damaged items
• Organizes and maintains a variety of library materials including conducting inventory, processing holds, and shelving.
• Provides excellent customer service at the integrated service desk, including creating library cards, offering general reference information, check-in and check-out of materials, interpreting and explaining library policies and procedures, and instructing patrons on the use of library resources on computers and mobile devices.                                                                                 
• Assists patrons with technology issues, locating materials, and promotes library services and programs.
• Opens and closes the service desk and cash register; operates point-of-sale systems, reconciles daily transactions, and prepares accurate end-of-day deposits.
• Serves as a shift supervisor in the absence of a manager by directing the circulation workflow, collecting fines and fees, reconciling funds, handling difficult patron situations and filling out incident reports

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D.

Preferences:

• Experience with providing customer service and resolving customer issues
• Cash handling experience
• Experience troubleshooting technology (computers, printers, copier, fax)          
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook)

Special Requirements:  This position will 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 permanent full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. Scheduled hours will fall within the following hours: Monday through Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., and Thursday through Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Schedule includes one evening and rotating weekends. 

Starting Salary Range: $21.14 – $26.65 / hourly

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

• Access to training and career development opportunities. 
• Membership to the Virginia Library Association. 
• We offer excellent benefits including comprehensive medical coverage options, paid holidays, personal days, and generous leave accrual. 
• The County also participates in the Virginia Retirement System and offers 457 and 401a defined contribution plans. 

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Learn more at Student Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.

Note: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To review the class description in its entirety, click here

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. 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.

 We are a continuous learning organization, providing no-cost access to training and career development opportunities. We offer comprehensive, affordable health care options and other benefits to include:

• Excellent Pay
• Paid accrued annual and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays and 4 personal days
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Enhanced Parental and Medical Leave programs
• Life insurance
• Coverage of infertility treatments 
• "Out-of-network" ground ambulance coverage
• Retiree health insurance credit benefit of $6.50 x years of service (maxed at 30 years)
• Flexible spending programs
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Free access to online courses
• Credit Union membership eligibility
• Job security
• Opportunities for career growth, advancement specialization and so much more!

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