Library - Full-Time Historical Collection Librarian

General Summary

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library is seeking candidates to be considered for the position of Historical Collection Librarian who are highly motivated and who support JMRL's Mission Statement to foster personal growth and life-long learning for all by connecting people with ideas, information, and each other.

The preferred starting salary for this position is $25.57 hourly ($53,185.60 annually). Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience and internal equity. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays, plus 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.

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This full-time position performs responsible professional work as the primary point of contact for local history researchers. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Adult Programming & Reference Services Manager and in conjunction with the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society (ACHS) staff.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The JMRL retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Manages and promotes local history collection of books housed at both the Central Library and the ACHS Research Library. Provides reference services and adult programming to the public.
• Provides reference services and other assistance for users needing archival and library materials.
• Supervises and directs the activities of ACHS volunteers who assist in arranging, cataloging, and maintaining collections of valuable archival materials under the direction of ACHS staff.
• Prepares and organizes ACHS archival records to facilitate public access.
• Plans, promotes, and conducts educational and public outreach programs, such as workshops, lectures, and classes.
• Trains staff and the public in using historical collection and related electronic resources at both JMRL and ACHS.
• Provides outreach services on behalf of JMRL and ACHS.
• Evaluates historical documents and archival materials for accession into either library’s collection.
• Performs direct customer service to the public by staffing reference desk at both JMRL and ACHS, conducting reference interviews and locating items in various formats.
• Creates and maintains accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases.
• Assists patrons with photocopying, printing, scanning and faxing materials.
• Provides personal device and public computer assistance and training through scheduled individual tutoring sessions and providing limited point-of-need service to help patrons apply for employment and social services, fill out paperwork, print documents, participate in email and social media, gain confidence with Microsoft Office products, and access and use library electronic resources.
• Responds to phone calls, emails, texts, and chats to provide equitable access to information.
• May occasionally serve as department/branch manager at the Central Library in their absence or as needed.
• Provides reference and reader’s advisory for patrons of all ages online and in person.
• Performs some general department and/or branch duties.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of JMRL equipment, tools, and other resources, including work time.
• Requires a…