Librarian

Librarian

Salary

$65,910.00 - $119,905.50 Annually

Location

Prince William County, VA

Job Type

Full-Time (FT)

Job Number

202610645

Department

LIBRARY

Division

PUBLIC SERVICES

Opening Date

07/15/2026

Closing Date

7/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

C41

Hiring Salary

$65,910 - $79,408

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Introduction

Are you passionate about fostering a sense of community by providing engaging programming for library visitors? The Haymarket Gainesville Library is looking forward to welcoming an organized, community-minded, and motivated individual to join our Adult Services team as a Librarian!

In this full-time role, you'll be the lead coordinator for Adult Programming, focusing on planning and implementing programs that meet the needs of our diverse and vibrant community. We are looking for a librarian with strong organization and communication skills who is collaborative and creative.

If you are dedicated to promoting lifelong learning, we'd love to have you on our team!

About This Role:

• Plans and implements engaging and community-oriented programs for adults. Includes keeping track of budgets, coordinating program schedules and marketing materials, working with outside vendors, and keeping program statistics.
• Assists patrons with library services, including 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.
• Maintains an assigned section of the adult collection, evaluating items for weeding and rebalancing according to system policy.
• Serves as a passport agent if eligible.

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in library or information science

Preferences:

• Public library experience
• Experience in the development and planning of programs for all ages
• Experience in budget preparation and tracking
• Experience with collection management, including weeding and rebalancing a floating collection
• 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.

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 full time, exempt position located at the Haymarket Gainesville Library. Staff are currently scheduled during the following hours: Monday-Wednesday 9:00am to 8:00pm and Thursday-Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm. The schedule for this position will include days, one evening per week, and rotating Saturdays. Schedule may vary depending upon the needs of the library. Flexibility is a must.

Starting Salary Range:

$65,910-$79,408

We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings plans
• Paid Annual Leave / Sick Leave / Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Group Medical, Dental, & Vision Health Plans
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to training and career development opportunities
• Membership to the Virginia Library Association

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.

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.

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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

Do you have a masters degree in library or information science?

• Yes
• No

03

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

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

04

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

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

05

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

• Planning programs within an assigned budget
• Communicating with presenters
• Meeting deadlines for publicity
• Writing program contracts
• Presenting your own programs
• Have only conducted programs created by others
• None of the above

06

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

07

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 technology

08

Please select any of 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

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 is a full time, 37.5 hours a week, exempt position. The schedule includes days, at least one evening a week and rotating weekends. Staff are currently scheduled during the following hours: Monday - Wednesday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Thursday - Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. The schedule may vary depending upon the needs of the library. Flexibility is imperative. Are there any days and times you are unavailable?

• Yes
• No

11

If you responded YES to the above question, please list the days/times that you are unavailable. Otherwise indicate 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