Library Specialist

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Library Specialist Role Title Library Specialist I Role Code 29051-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 278W0114 Agency Rappahannock Community College Division Rappahannock Community College (Div) Work Location Richmond (City) - 760 Hiring Range The anticipated hourly pay rate will be $15.00 - $21.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 6-Administrative Support Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

To be determined.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Rappahannock Community College (RCC), founded in 1970, provides high-quality educational and training opportunities throughout a 12-county service region an hour east of Richmond on the beautiful western shore of the Chesapeake Bay with access to fresh local seafood and water activities. RCC delivers accessible and affordable educational opportunities, including for-credit transfer and career technical programs, robust distance education coursework, quality dual enrollment courses, and award-winning workforce training and credentialing programs. RCC's annualized enrollment of 3,700 credit students in 2024-2025 and almost 800 workforce and community development students are supported by almost 140 full-time employees and over 200 part-time/adjunct employees across two main campuses and five satellite sites.

Are you someone who wants to help students achieve their educational and professional dreams?

RCC seeks applicants for our Library Specialist position at our Warsaw campus. This is a 29-hour per week, part-time staff position without benefits. The anticipated hourly pay rate will be $15.00 - $21.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. The incumbent will need to work a late shift until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays as well as occasional Saturdays.

Reporting to the Coordinator of Learning Resources, this position will provide circulation and basic reference services to students, faculty and community patrons. High-quality customer service is essential for success in this position.

Duties include:

• Delivering friendly and effective customer service to all library patrons, including students, faculty, community members, and college staff.
• Maintaining a high degree of professionalism during interpersonal communications.
• Using the Alma Library Management System to perform circulation duties, including creating new patron accounts and checking in/out library materials.
• Assisting students, faculty, and staff with the creation of RCC ID Cards.
• Using SharePoint to make and modify study room reservations.
• Assisting library patrons with the use of computers and software applications, including word processing software, web browsers, and online forms.
• Assisting library patrons with the use of copiers, printers, and scanners.
• Communicating library policies and guidelines to library patrons.
• Using electronic and print information sources to answer basic reference questions.
• Troubleshooting library technology to find solutions to technology problems.
• Assisting the Circulation Manager and the Acquisitions Manager with circulation and acquisitions-related duties, including shelving and organizing library materials, creating displays, and other duties as assigned.
• Assisting with Interlibrary Loan as needed.
• Assisting with the overdue notification and billing process as needed.
• Opening and closing the library on time.
• Accurately following library procedures, library policies, and library guidelines.
• Maintaining familiarity with the library's print and electronic collection, the library website, and the library's online research guides.
• Participating in library-related trainings and professional development.
• Working a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspxor call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality customer service.
• Experience communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Experience using a variety of computer applications and software.
• Experience performing work duties accurately and in a timely manner.
• Experience carrying out both independent and collaborative work duties.

Additional Considerations

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Occasional travel to other campus locations may be required.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number WGE_3272P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 07/08/2026 Job Close Date 07/22/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.rappahannock.edu Contact Name Email jobs@rappahannock.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

A FULLY completed VCCS employment application, resume and cover letter describing qualifications are required. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application. Applications will only be accepted online through the VCCS application system and must be received on or before July 22, 2026.

Rappahannock Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. For more information about the employment application process, contact jobs@rappahannock.edu.

Rappahannock Community College is an open-entry institution offering career and technical education (CTE) programs in the following areas of study (list general CTE categories, such as health sciences; construction; engineering; law enforcement, culinary arts, etc.) Due to high demand, some CTE programs offer admission based on selective criteria through a separate application process that is non‐discriminatory. These programs are: (Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic I & II, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Nursing, and Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Career Studies Certificate, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Specialization, AAS). For more information about the application process, please contact the admissions office at 804-758-6740.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspxor call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

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.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/98135

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Please describe your experience as it relates to this position.

(Open Ended Question)

• Are you able to work some evenings and weekends?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have strong verbal and written communication skills?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have office experience to include use of computers and office machines?

• Yes

• No

• Please give us a specific example that illustrates your attention to detail and organizational skills.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Alternative Hiring Process Letter