Library Specialist

Job Description

Rappahannock Community College (RCC) is seeking a Library Specialist to serve students, faculty, and community patrons at the Warsaw campus. This part‑time position (29 hours per week) requires a late shift until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and occasional Saturdays. The anticipated hourly pay rate is $15.00–$21.00, commensurate with experience.

• Deliver friendly, effective customer service to all library patrons.
• Maintain professionalism in all interpersonal communications.
• Use the Alma Library Management System for circulation duties, including account management and material check‑in/out.
• Assist with RCC  creation for students, faculty, and staff.
• Manage study room reservations via SharePoint.
• Provide assistance with copiers, printers, scanners, and other library technology.
• Communicate library policies and guidelines.
• Answer basic reference questions using electronic and print sources.
• Troubleshoot library technology issues.
• Aid the Circulation Manager and Acquisitions Manager with shelving, organizing library materials, creating displays, and other duties as assigned.
• Assist with interlibrary loan, overdue notifications, and billing processes as needed.
• Open and close the library on time.
• Follow library procedures, policies, and guidelines accurately.
• Maintain familiarity with the library’s print and electronic collection, website, and online research guides.
• Participate in library‑related trainings and professional development.
• Work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Experience delivering high‑quality customer service.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer applications and software.
• Accurate and timely work performance.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with library or academic support is preferred.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). Service‑connected veterans may also apply via AHP if they provide an AHP letter.

Other duties may include occasional travel to other campus locations and participation in emergency events as required.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

VCCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of access to the application, interview, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. A completed I‑9 form and proper documentation of identity are required.