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Full-Time Reference Librarian (Central Library)
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Full-Time Reference Librarian (Central Library)
Salary
$41,662.40 - $54,163.20 Annually
Location
Charlottesville (22902), VA
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
240800031
Department
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library
Division
Branch Operations
Opening Date
09/24/2024
Closing Date
10/18/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Description
Benefits
Questions
General Summary
The City of Charlottesville is seeking candidates to be considered for the position of Reference Librarian for the Central Library who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville's Core Values of Leadership, Trust, Creativity, Respect, and Excellence.
The preferred starting salary for this position is $20.03 an hour. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position. The position also provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.
For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits .
The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.
This position provides reader's advisory and reference services and assistance to patrons of all ages in the use of library resources and equipment; assists with some circulation tasks and general library duties; and in the absence of a manager may occasionally be called upon to serve as the acting manager employee in charge.
For more information about the Library and this position please go to: https://www.jmrl.org (https://www.jmrl.org/contact)
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
Provides reference and reader’s advisory for patrons of all ages.
Performs some general department and/or branch duties.
Performs work at a public service desk to provide reference and information assistance.
Answers reader's advisory questions including preparing teacher loans and patron subject requests as assigned.
Assists in collection management.
Conducts reference interviews in order to interpret questions and identify appropriate responses.
Assists in maintaining the collection including noticing gaps and outdated materials, participating in weeding, and planning for space needs and collection arrangement.
Maybe asked to perform ILL functions including verifying, processing requests, organizing and maintaining ILL records, gathering statistics, and contacting patrons.
Assists in selecting materials for the collection.
Assists with Interlibrary Loan services.
Sets up, troubleshoots, and performs routine maintenance of reference computers including software and printers.
Plans and coordinates electronic resources.
Oversees electronic services.
Oversees use of OCLC.
Promotes use of web pages and responds to JMRL web email.
Trains staff and public in using electronic resources including conducting workshops, preparing handouts, brochures, and other instructional materials.
Occasionally fills in when the manager is absent.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience and Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
MLS degree from an ALA accredited school required.
Previous library experience and knowledge of general reference sources and a willingness to read both juvenile and young adult literature required.
Experience with MS Office suite and online reference resources required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
General knowledge of library practices.
Knowledge of reference materials including electronic information resources, online databases, and familiarity with Windows.
Knowledge of routine computer maintenance.
Knowledge of and ability to use library's print, electronic resources, and other library equipment.
Knowledge of and ability to follow library policies and procedures associated with public services such as the Internet, meeting rooms, displays, food and cell phone use, etc.
Familiarity with automated library systems.
Knowledge of and ability to use and oversee use of OCLC.
Knowledge of serials and ability to coordinate serials service system wide.
Ability to deal with routine problems and emergencies.
Requires good interpersonal skills and ability to be an effective team member.
A strong public service orientation.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
Physical Conditions & Additional Information
Ability to push book trucks and other equipment, lift up to 30 pounds, and to stand, stoop, bend and carry. Contacts would include the branch manager, library staff, and the public. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.
Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) 970-3490 or hr@charlottesville.gov.
The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City’s policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City’s policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana.
SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Updated July 1, 2022
Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and/or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits.
Vacation:
3.09 hours accrued biweekly -- 0 - <3 years
3.85 hours accrued biweekly -- 3 - <5 years
4.62 hours accrued biweekly -- 5 - <10 years
5.40 hours accrued biweekly -- 10 - <15 years
6.16 hours accrued biweekly -- 15 - <20 years
6.93 hours accrued biweekly -- 20 - <25 years
7.70 hours accrued biweekly -- 25+ years
Sick:
4.62 hours per biweekly pay period, approximately 120 hours a years, no limit on accumulation
Holidays:
14 paid holidays per calendar year (13 observed and 1 floating)
Aetna Medical –
Choose from three options with different premiums and levels of coverage and coverage is effective on the first of the month following date of hire:
HMO: $0 premium for employee only coverage
POS 1: Employee-only premium of $36.28 per biweekly pay
POS 2: Employee-only premium of $13.02 per biweekly pay
(Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.)
Prescription Card ($10 generic, $30 lower cost name brand, $55 higher cost name brand)
Mail Order Maintenance Prescription Drug Program ($20 generic, $60 lower cost name brand, $110 higher cost brand)
Dental (Delta Dental)
No cost for employee only coverage. Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.
Diagnosis and Preventive -- 100% of allowable charge; Basic Dental Care - 80%; Major Dental Care - 50%
Primary -- $50 deductible, 80/20
Prosthetic & Complex Restorative -- $50 deductible, 50/50
$1,500 maximum annual benefit
$1,000 Orthodontic Benefit
MetLife Vision Plan: Optional
Employee only coverage: $2.50 bi-weekly; Dependent coverage also available at differing rates.
Eye health exam, dilatation, prescription and refraction of glasses covered after $10 co-pay;
$130 allowance for frames, after co-pay, plus additional discounts where accepted.
Life:
Two times annual salary (paid by the City)
Optional supplemental life available for employee, spouse, dependents (paid by employee)
AFLAC: Optional
Cancer/accident/short term disability/intensive care insurance (paid by employee)
Long Term Disability
Protection from income loss due to long-term illness or injury (paid by the City)
Pension:
Choose from two options:
A Defined Benefit Pension plan pays a monthly benefit in retirement using a defined formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age. Our plan has a 5 year vesting period and an employee contribution of 5% of salary.
A Defined Contribution 401a plan in which fixed contributions are paid into an individual's account by the employer, the contributions are invested, returns (positive or negative) are credited to the account, and the account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. The vesting schedule for our 401a plan is 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service, and 100% after three years of service. There is no required contribution from salary. (Note that: the Defined Contribution retirement plan is the only plan available for Library employees)
Supplemental:
Deferred Compensation (457) - employee contribution
Flexible Spending Accounts:
Health Care Expenses
Dependent Care Expenses
Parking/Mass Transit Expenses
Parking Subsidy of $50 per month
Wellness Programs:
Gym Reimbursement Program
Monthly On-Site Nurse and Annual Flu Shots
Health Screenings and Fairs, Education Sessions, & Weekly Fitness Classes
Weight Watchers at Work
Bike Commuter Program:
Reimbursement of up to $20 per month for reasonable bike commuting expenses
Employee Assistance Program:
A variety of confidential, personal professional services for you and your family available 24 hours a day.
Tuition Reimbursement Program:
Up to $1,500 for undergraduate OR Up to $3,000 for graduate level tuition per fiscal year per employee.
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Do you possess a MLS degree from an ALA accredited school?
Yes
No
02
What is your level of experience in library work?
No experience.
Two to less than three years.
Three to less than five years.
Three to less than five years.1
03
Briefly describe your familiarity with automated library systems. If no experience, please write 'none.'
04
Do you have experience with MS Office suite and online reference resources?
Yes
No
05
If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, briefly describe your experience using MS Office suite and online reference resources. If none, write 'none'.
06
To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself.
Yes
No
07
I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application.
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
City of Charlottesville
Address
P. O. Box 911 605 East Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902
Phone
(434) 970-3490
Website
http://www.charlottesville.gov/jobs