A Librarian I position in The Virginia Room at the Fairfax County Public
Library is now listed at www.fairfaxcounty.gov Or
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/listing.asp

The closing period for applications is November 30 and you need to apply
through the county web site.

Please feel free to share this with others who might be interested. The
Virginia Room is closing next Sunday (Nov. 18) for the move into our
brand new library where we will have 14,000 square feet of space,
including a climate controlled rare book/manuscript/photo room. The new
library is to open on January 26. See more at:
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/fx/



Fairfax County Application Center, 12000 Government Center Pkwy., #270,
Fairfax, VA 22035

 VIRGINIANA SPECIALIST
(Librarian I) 

Fairfax City Regional Library,
Fairfax County Public Library 

Job # 07-3034


$41,037 to $54,716  (Grade S20) 

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Description: Assists customers of all ages in locating materials and
information. Utilizes print and electronic resources. Instructs library
users on the online public access catalogs and alerts them to a wide
array of library and specialized resources. May serve as a branch and/or
system resource in local history and genealogy. Advises readers on
research methods and strategies. Works cooperatively with others on
displays, programs, system task forces etc. as needed. May supervise
subordinate staff or have responsibility for a special service role as
defined by the Library's Strategic Plan. Recommends materials to be
added to the collection. Weeds the collection as required. Work schedule
includes regular evening and weekend hours.
 
 
Minimum
Qualifications: Graduation from college with a master's degree from an
ALA-accredited library school, or completion of course work towards a
master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school.
 
 
Special
Requirements: Virginia certification or Virginia provisional
certification is required within three months of hire date.
 
 
Preferred
Qualifications: Course work in history, genealogy or related fields.
Experience working in a public library, historical society, special
collection or archive. Experience troubleshooting electronic resources.
Familiarity with digitization of various material formats. Experience
presenting training programs for staff and public on genealogy databases
and research. Familiarity with preservation of materials including
books, maps, photographs and manuscripts and experience with archival
collections.
 
 
To Apply: Submit your resume on-line through the AIMS system.
If this is the first time you have applied for a position with the AIMS
system, follow the link and create an account. It takes just a few
minutes.

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Builder to create a resume in a step-by-step process, or simply paste in
an existing resume.

If you already have an AIMS account, Apply For This Job Now!

 
 
Closing Date: 11/30/2007 
  
 
Date Posted: 11/10/2007 
  
 
Benefits: Most positions advertised here are merit system positions
funded for full benefits such as health insurance, retirement, life
insurance and paid leave. Follow the link for details on Fairfax
County's comprehensive benefits program for merit system employees. If a
position is not funded for benefits that information will generally be
included in the job announcement.

 
 Suzanne Levy
Virginia Room Librarian
Fairfax City Regional Library
3915 Chain Bridge Rd.
Fairfax VA 22030
Tel 703-293-6383, Fax 703-385-1911
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www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library