The City of Richmond is seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and hardworking individuals to join its team as Librarians, Youth Services for the Richmond Public Library. The ideal candidates will be self-motivated individuals who excel in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and customer service. Selected candidates will join a dynamic team focused on providing excellent, prompt, and accurate services to both external and internal customers while advancing the mission of the library: Inform, Enrich, Empower.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, coordinate, plan, and facilitate programs and activities.
• Promote and market programs and activities.
• Prepare and write various reviews, reports, and other documents.
• Perform circulation duties.
• Assist library users with common computer hardware and software problems.
• Conduct outreach, represent the library at community events, and promote library services.
• Assist library users with technology, reference, and readers advisory questions.
• Present computer, electronic resource, and Internet training for the public.
• Assist with collection development/maintenance.
• Prepare periodic statistical reports.
• Develop brochures and fliers for programs.
• Participate in team decision-making, staff development, and training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school.
• Two years of public library experience.
• Eligible and able to obtain Librarian’s Professional Certification through the Commonwealth of Virginia within one year.
• Excellent customer service, enthusiasm, energy, and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth experience with desktops, laptops, tablets, eBook readers, smartphones, and video equipment.
• Experience developing system-wide programs and training staff in new subject matters.