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Substitute Reference Librarian (Central Library)

Salary

$20.03 Hourly

Location

Charlottesville (22902), VA

Job Type

Substitute

Job Number

240200016

Department

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library

Division

Branch Operations

Opening Date

03/12/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

N/A

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

General Summary

The starting hiring amount is $20.03 an hour for this position. This is a substitute position, on an as-needed basis to maintain staff coverage during library hours.

This Substitute Reference Librarian 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.

Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.

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• Assists in maintaining the collection including noticing gaps and outdated materials, participating in weeding, and planning for space needs and collection arrangement.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 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:

• Three years of previous library work experience is preferred.

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.

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.

1. LEAVE:

• 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)

2. INSURANCE:

• 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)

3. RETIREMENT: The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS. There are certain provisions that must be met and the portability request must be executed within 18 months of vesting in the City's Plan.

• 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

4. OTHER BENEFITS:

• 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.

  01

  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.

• Less than two years.

• Two to less than three years.

• Three to less than five years.

• Five years or greater.

  03

  Briefly describe your familiarity with automated library systems? If no experience, please write 'none.'

  04

  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

  05

  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