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) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- 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. Once you have established your AIMS account you can use the Resume 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 [log in to unmask] www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library