Librarian (Part-time)

Librarian (Part-time)

Salary

$33.80 - $61.49 Hourly

Location

Prince William County, VA

Job Type

Part-time Benefitted (PB)

Job Number

202610705

Department

LIBRARY

Division

PUBLIC SERVICES

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

8/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

C41

Hiring Salary

$33.80 - $40.72 / hour

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Introduction

Are you enthusiastic about fostering lifelong learning by promoting library services and developing engaging programs? The Haymarket Gainesville Library is looking forward to welcoming an organized, community-minded, and motivated individual to join our busy branch as a member of the Adult Services Team!

In this part-time Librarian position, you will play a crucial role in both providing customer service to patrons of all ages on service desks and at outreach events, as well as planning and implementing programs, both passive and active, that meet the needs of our diverse and ever-growing community. We are looking for a librarian with strong organization and communication skills who is collaborative and creative. If you are dedicated to promoting library services with a focus on lifelong learning, we'd love to have you on our team!

About This Role:

• Assists patrons with library services, including digital resources, reference inquiries, circulation tasks, and Reader's Advisory.
• Promotes library services and resources both in the branch and at outreach events.
• Assists patrons with basic technology, including (but not limited to) public computers, personal computers, personal devices, email and internet help, copying, scanning, and printing assistance, use of library hotspots, and other library issued technology.
• Plans and implements engaging and community-orientated programs for adults and families. Includes coordinating program schedules and marketing materials, working with vendors and other library departments, keeping statistics, and submitting supply orders.
• Plans and updates library displays and passive programs.
• Maintains an assigned section of the adult collection, evaluating items for weeding and rebalancing according to system policy.
• May serve as a passport agent if eligible.

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in library or information science

Preferences:

• Public library experience
• Experience in providing technology training to patrons, including (but not limited to) with public computers, personal computers, personal devices, email and internet help, copying, scanning, and printing.
• Experience in assisting patrons with library digital resources
• Experience in the development and planning of programs for all ages
• Experience with collection management, including weeding and rebalancing a floating collection

Special Requirements: The position may require travel to other branches within the system. A DMV check will be conducted for employees who drive while on County business.

Work Schedule:

This is a part-time, 20-hour per week position. Staff are currently scheduled during the following hours: Monday - Wednesday 9:00am to 8:00pm and Thursday - Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm. The work schedule may vary based on needs of the library. Flexibility is a must.

Starting Salary Range:

$33.80 - $40.72 / hour

We offer benefits for part-time staff, including:

• Paid Annual Leave / Sick Leave / Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• 401a and 457 retirement savings plans
• Group Medical, Dental, & Vision Health Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities
• Paid Training

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here for the class description.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

SEE YOURSELF HERE!

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

Click on the link below to explore our plans and rates.

Prince William County Benefit Programs

01

By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified back three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
• No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.

02

Please indicate your highest level of completed education.

• Masters degree in library or information science
• Bachelors degree
• High school diploma/G.E.D.
• None of the above

03

Please check the following areas in which you have experience working. Check all that apply.

• Public Library
• School Library
• Bookstore
• None of the above

04

Please indicate the areas with which you have experience. Check all that apply.

• Outreach
• Using library system software such as Polaris or Koha
• Readers Advisory
• Collection Maintenance (weeding and rebalancing materials)
• None of the above

05

Please select the following online databases with which you have experience. Check all that apply.

• Libby/Overdrive
• Hoopla
• Kanopy
• NOVEList
• HELPNow
• Ancestry Library Edition
• Consumer Reports
• None of the above

06

Which of these statements best describes your experience providing assistance to others with technology (i.e. computers, smart phones, tablets). Please be sure this information is included in the work experience section of your application.

• I have regularly provided one-on-one technology assistance to others
• I have occasionally provided technology assistance to others
• I have rarely assisted others in using technology
• I have not provided assistance to others with the above-mentioned technology

07

Select the areas in which you have experience in planning and conducting programs. Check all that apply.

• Adults
• All ages/Family programs
• Teens
• Children age 6 - 12 years old
• Children age 6 and younger
• No experience planning and conducting programs

08

Select the options that best represent your programming planning experience. Check all that apply.

• Communicating with presenters/vendors
• Meeting deadlines for publicity
• Presenting your own programs
• Writing program contracts
• Creating library displays and/or passive programs
• Have only conducted programs created by others
• None of the above

09

Of the below software applications, please indicate those with which you are proficient. Please check all that apply.

• Word
• Outlook
• SharePoint
• PowerPoint
• Excel
• Webex/Teams
• None of the above

10

This application is for a 20-hour per week, part-time position that will not become full-time. Are you interested in a part-time position?

• Yes
• No

11

This is a part-time, 20-hour per week position that includes days, evenings and weekends. Please note that business hours could change, which may affect the hours of this position. Staff are currently scheduled during the following hours: Monday - Wednesday 9:00 am to 8:00pm and Thursday - Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Please list any times/days that you are unavailable, otherwise list 'N/A' below.

Required Question

Employer Prince William County Government

Address 1 County Complex Court

Prince William County, Virginia, 22192

Website https://www.pwcva.gov/department/human-resources/careers