Youth Services Librarian

Youth Services Librarian

Salary

$65,910.00 - $119,905.50 Annually

Location

Prince William County, VA

Job Type

Full-Time (FT)

Job Number

202610732

Department

LIBRARY

Division

PUBLIC SERVICES

Opening Date

08/11/2026

Closing Date

8/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

C41

Hiring Salary

$65,910.00 - $79,408.88 / year

• Description
• Benefits
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Introduction

Prince William Public Libraries (PWPL) is seeking an enthusiastic, imaginative, community-minded person to join our team as a Youth Services Librarian at Chinn Park Library in Woodbridge, VA. The ideal candidate will demonstrate creativity, flexibility, a collaborative attitude, and excellent customer service skills. This role is ideal for a librarian who wants to combine their love of public service with their passion for creating quality programming for children, teens, and families.

Currently, Chinn Park is undergoing a landmark, large-scale renovation and you will be a vital part of the leadership team that re-introduces the community to everything a modern Chinn Park has to offer. While this position is based at the Chinn Park Library, the selected candidate may be required to work at alternative county library locations during the upcoming building renovation.

Be a part of the team that re-introduces the community to all Chinn Park has to offer.

About This Role:

• Both independently and in collaboration with other Youth Services staff, plan, implement, and assist with library programming, including story times, programs, tours, and outreach for youth of all ages and their families.
• Regularly work at the integrated service desk and provide patrons with circulation, reader's advisory, reference, and technology assistance. Assist patrons of all ages with information and circulation inquiries.
• Maintain children's and young adult collections through weeding and rebalancing.
• Create displays, book lists, flyers, posters and other handouts to promote the library's physical collection, online resources, and youth programming.
• Represent Prince William Public Libraries at outreach events.
• Train, schedule, and supervise Teen Volunteers for Summer Reading Program and Teen Advisory Group.
• May serve as the person in charge.

Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in library or information science

Preferences:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a public library environment, school library, or bookstore.
• Experience in planning, promoting, implementing, and assisting with successful youth programs in a library setting or through a community-based organization.
• Experience providing circulation, information, and readers' advisory assistance to patrons of all ages.
• Experience assisting patrons with technology, including computers, printers, copiers, scanners, tablets, and e-readers.
• Experience with collection maintenance practices, including weeding, merchandising, and rebalancing floating collections.

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 37.5 hours per week position. Hours are scheduled Monday - Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday - Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The schedule includes days, one evening per week, and rotating weekends as assigned. Scheduling flexibility is imperative. Schedule may vary depending on the needs of the library.

Starting Salary Range:

$65,910.00 - $79,408.88 / year

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)
• Career Development Opportunities
• 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

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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 Prince William 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 for the past 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
• Associates degree
• None of the above

03

Please identify 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 age groups which you have experience in planning and conducting programs: (Check all that apply)

• Children age 6 and younger
• Children age 6-12 years old
• Teens
• Adults
• None of the above

05

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

• Planning & presenting your own programs
• Conducted programs created by others
• Communicated with presenters
• Planning programs with an assigned budget
• Meeting deadlines for publicity
• No experience planning or conducting programs

06

Please select the age groups with which you have customer services experience and responsibilities on a regular basis: (Check all that apply)

• Teens age 12-18 years old
• Children age 6-12 years old
• Children age 6 and younger
• Adults
• Resolving customer issues or complaints from parents or caregivers
• None of the above

07

Please indicate the areas with which you have experience: (Check all that apply)

• Providing circulation and information assistance at a public service desk
• Readers Advisory
• Community Outreach
• Creation of book displays
• Creation of booklists
• Creation of promotional materials
• Using online databases and library digital resources
• Collection maintenance (weeding and rebalancing materials)
• Organizing volunteers
• None of the above

08

Please identify the experience you have in 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. Check all that apply

• Computers/laptops
• Printers
• Copiers
• Smartphones
• Tablets
• eReaders
• None of the above

09

Of the below software products, please indicate those with which you are proficient: (Check all that apply)

• Polaris or other library software
• Publisher/Canva/Adobe Express
• SharePoint
• Microsoft Office
• Webex/Teams
• OneDrive
• 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. Work hours are generally scheduled Monday - Wednesday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm and Thursday - Sunday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Schedule may vary depending upon the needs of the library. Flexibility is imperative. Are there any days or times you are unavailable? If yes, please list any days/times that you are unavailable, otherwise list "N/A"

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