The City of Richmond seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic, and hardworking person to join its team as a Librarian, Senior (Special Collections) for the Richmond Public Library. The incumbent will be a self-motivated individual who is an excellent communicator and listener, team player, problem solver, and most importantly, exudes good customer service. The selected candidate will join a dynamic team of individuals focused on providing excellent, prompt, and accurate services to both external and internal customers while achieving the following mission: To provide professional library services and oversight for the assigned location, by developing and implementing programs and services to reflect the library’s strategic plan for the City of Richmond.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assess user needs, assist them in making effective use of the collection, and answer reference questions.
• Assist in developing policies and procedures to maintain the collection and provide effective service.
• Interpret library policies and procedures to the public.
• Supervise and direct paraprofessional staff and volunteers.
• Operate and assist with maintenance of computer, microform, and other equipment.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct public awareness events, programs, tours, and classes for the public.
• Act as the principal liaison for local history and genealogy groups.
• Assist in preparation, monitoring, and administration of program budget.
• Prepare a variety of oral and written reports and materials.
• Represent the Library in meetings with citizens, special interest groups, and other City department committees as assigned.
• Assist with the classification and cataloging of print, media, software, and other materials.
• Develop and maintain special files, bibliographies, collections, and resources, both print and non-print.
• Participate in the development of overall strategic and technology planning for library systems and services.

Qualifications, Special Certifications, and Licenses:

• Collection development principles for archival, local history, and family history management.
• Principles and practices of archival and local history cataloging, preservation, and organization.
• Theory, principles, and practices of library services, organization, and procedures.
• Reference sources and research techniques in archival and local history materials using print, media, electronic databases, and the Internet.
• Principles and practices of positive and effective public relations and customer service.
• Supervisory principles and practices.
• Grant and report writing techniques.
• Principles and practices of budget management.

Minimum Training and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Library Science ALA accredited or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of public library experience.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service, enthusiasm, energy, and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth experience with desktops, laptops, tablets, eBooks’ readers, smartphones, and video equipment.
• Experience developing system-wide programs and training staff in new subject matters.

Licensing, Certifications, and/or Other Special Requirements:

• May be eligible and able to obtain Librarian’s Professional Certification through the Commonwealth of Virginia within one year of time.