Job Description
Part Time Library Assistant I $22.67 per hour Onsite Closing Date: June 10, 2025 The City of Falls Church is recruiting a permanent part-time (20 hours per week) Library Assistant I position to regularly work weekends as well as one or more weekday shifts and one weekday evening shift in the Adult Services Department at the Mary Riley Styles Public Library in Falls Church, Virginia. The Library Assistant will support the Mary Riley Styles Public Library's Mission, Vision, and Values, by fostering a welcoming environment and promoting flexible, forward-thinking service. The position will focus on directly serving the community and ensuring that members feel welcomed and informed about library resources.
MRSPL's vision is to create a sustainable, informed, and caring community of lifelong learners. Our mission is to support the community, inspire discovery, and promote literacy. To learn more about our 125-year history, visit our website: Join our dynamic team and be a part of an organization that is passionate about community engagement and innovative library services!
Responsibilities: - Provide direct service to the public on both of our service desks;
- Assist patrons in the selection and location of materials;
- Perform essential departmental job responsibilities including processing new patron library cards, updating patron accounts, registering customers for programs, reserving and accessing meeting and study rooms, and checking in returned materials;
- Provide reader's advisory to children, teens, and adults;
- Troubleshoot and help patrons with computer skills and other questions;
- Assist with stacks maintenance in the library as needed - including shifting, shelf reading, and stacks presentation;
- Assist with the digitizing and indexing of materials in the library's Falls Church History Room;
- Perform related tasks as required.
Qualifications: - Excellent customer service skills;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows 10 & 11;
- Graduation from high school plus college level course work;
- Preferred experience in public libraries;
- Preferred general knowledge of basic library procedures, methods and techniques;
- Preferred experience working with an Integrated Library System such as Apollo, Sierra, Millennium, SirsiDynax;
- Experience working in a team environment.
Hours: This is a 20 hour per week position that will typically be scheduled with regular weekend shifts plus one or more weekday shift and one evening shift each week.
Salary & Benefits: Starting Salary $23,570.52 ($22.67 per hour), depending on qualifications. In addition, the City offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, pension plan, deferred compensation plan, flexible spending account, life and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, credit union membership, free parking, and more. See for additional information.
Deadline and How to Apply: This position closes on 06/10/2025. Applications received after that date will not be considered. To apply, please complete the online application at and upload your cover letter and resume.
Our commitment to an inclusive workplace: The City of Falls Church is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the federal, state and/or local laws or regulations. Accommodations may be requested for applicants with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at HRTeam@fallschurchva.gov or 703-248-5127. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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