Library Assistant

Library Assistant

Salary

$19.41 - $41.27 Hourly

Location

Woodbridge, VA

Job Type

Full-Time (FT)

Job Number

202610544

Department

LIBRARY

Division

MATERIALS SERVICES

Opening Date

05/15/2026

Closing Date

5/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

A13

Hiring Salary

$19.41 - $24.88/hour

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Introduction

Do you love books, media, and discovering what's new and trending in the world of libraries? Want to see titles and technology before they hit the shelves? Prince William Public Libraries invites you to be part of the team that makes it all happen behind the scenes.

The Materials Services Division is seeking a Full-Time Library Assistant to support the Physical Processing and Interlibrary Loan Units at our Administrative Support Center in Woodbridge, VA. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of our library system, where new materials are prepared and shared across our growing, diverse community in Prince William County and the City of Manassas.

About this role:

In this role, you'll help bring library materials to life by processing new items, applying jackets and labels, completing clerical tasks, and supporting interlibrary loan services. If you're hands-on, detail-oriented, enjoy working with systems and organization, and bring a strong customer service mindset, this could be the perfect fit. Join our Materials Services support team and play a meaningful role in connecting people with the resources they need every day.

• Jacketing, labeling and preparing a variety of new and unique books, AV and other materials.
• Providing interlibrary loan services to our patrons as well as to universities and libraries across the country. This service provides our patrons with materials such as books, articles and microfilms not available in our collection. This requires accuracy and confidentiality when reviewing patron records.
• Leads PPU and ILL units in absence of PPU/ILL supervisor and the Assistant Division Chief of Materials Services Division.
• Mentors part time staff within the PPU and ILL units. Providing a wide variety of library-related clerical tasks that require a basic knowledge of databases, organizational skills and research skills.
• Lead worker over part-time staff in PPU and ILL units by assigning tasks and reviewing work.
• The Library Assistant receives and processes payments, adds overdue or damaged/lost fees to patrons' library account from library patrons and from lending institutions from across the country.
• This position will respond to branch, patron and external queries concerning technical ILL issues such as blocked accounts, password issues, renewals and report technical issues to Atlas, the software support vendor for Interlibrary Loan.
• This position is 7.5 hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 5 days a week.

Minimum Requirements:

8th Grade Education and 1 year customer service and administrative support experience.

Preferences:

• 1 year of experience in Outlook
• 2 years of experience in customer service.
• 2 years of experience in administrative support.
• 1 year of experience with Polaris or other integrated library applications or databases, OCLC, First Search or ILLiad.
• Check handling experience.

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:

• Full-time position, 7.5 hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 5 days a week, no nights or weekends.

Hiring Salary Range: $19.41 - $24.88/hour

We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

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

What is your highest level of completed education?

• Associates degree or higher
• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• 8th grade
• None of the above

03

Please quantify your related Customer Service Experience.

• 2 or more years
• 1 year of experience
• Less than 1 year
• None of the above

04

Please quantify your related Administrative Support Experience.

• 2 or more years
• 1 year of experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• None of the above

05

Do you have a valid drivers license and safe driving record?

• Yes
• No

06

Please check any of the following areas in which you have 1 year experience. Make sure this information is reflected in the work history section of your application. Select all that apply:

• Public Library
• School Library
• Bookstore
• Retail (other)
• None of the above

07

Please select the options that best reflect your customer service experience and responsibilities (select all that apply):

• Handling confidential information
• Providing external customer service via phone or email
• Providing internal customer service to staff in other units and library branches
• Assisting customers with troubleshooting issues pertaining to ILLiad
• Assisting customers with technology
• None of the above

08

Please indicate all related experience(s) you have. Make sure that your selected options correspond to the information in the Work History section of your application. Check all that apply:

• Assisting others with library resources, databases, library apps such as Polaris or any other integrated library system, ILLiad, OCLC, and WorldShare.
• Assisting others with personal computers
• Assisting others with fax machines, copiers, printers, scanners
• None of the above

09

Are you proficient with the following applications? (Select all that apply) Ensure this is indicated under the work section of your application.

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Video conferencing Software (WebEx/Teams/Zoom)
• None of the above

10

Please select the options that best reflect your cash or check handling experience(s). Make sure that your selected options correspond to the information in the Work History section of your application. Check all that apply:

• Experience receiving checks from library patrons.
• Experience receiving checks from other library systems.
• Experience adding interlibrary loan fines and fees to library patron accounts.
• None of the above

11

This application is for a full-time position. Are you interested in a full-time position?

• Yes
• No

12

This is a full-time 37.5-hour per week position that includes a set time from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for each scheduled day worked. Are there any times that you ae unavailable?

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