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DATE ENTERED: September 30, 2024
POSITION:Full-Time Reference Librarian (Central Library)
LOCATION: Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, Charlottesville, VA
APPLY BY:  October 18, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

Full-Time Reference Librarian (Central Library)

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library

Salary:  $20.03 Hourly- preferred starting

Application Deadline: October 18, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

To Apply: to view the complete job information and to apply, visit our employment website listed. Applications are only accepted online through the City of Charlottesville employment page and must be submitted prior to the listed closing date and time.    Click here to apply.

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. Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. 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.

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.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Values Diversity at All Levels of its Workforce.