Alexandria is a historic city located in northern Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C.  Distinct neighborhoods including Old Town, Del Ray and the West End offer something for everyone.  Headquarters to several prominent organizations, including the Patent and Trademark Office and the National Science Foundation, our city of nearly 160,000 residents is a diverse community—a distinctly urban area that retains a small town atmosphere.

Alexandria Library celebrates equity and diversity within our community and staff by:

• Offering programs and resources that reflect our uniquely multicultural community.
• Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Fostering an atmosphere of dignity and respect.
• Providing opportunities for all staff members to grow and excel.

Alexandria Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites applications from all qualified individuals. Proficiency/fluency in Amharic, Arabic or Spanish is highly desired, but not required for these positions. These positions require the successful completion of pre-employment background checks, including a criminal background screening.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at Alexandria Library!

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Teen Services Coordinator (Librarian II)

Adult Services Manager (Librarian II)

Reference Librarian II 

Law Library Assistant I 

Teen Services Coordinator (Librarian II)

Full-Time / 40 Hours Per Week

Beatley Central Library

 
The Beatley Central Library is seeking enthusiastic, customer focused candidates for a Teen Services Coordinator position.  The ideal candidate will enjoy working with tweens and teens, have exceptional communication skills and will be able to manage multiple projects and coordinate teen services and outreach across branches and departments. This position is under the supervision of the Central Library Youth Services Manager and is responsible for planning, presenting, promoting and evaluating systemwide tween and teen programs. In addition, this position supervises teen volunteers and four part-time Library Pages.  
 
Duties:  

• Supervise four part-time Library Pages, including interviewing, selecting, training, and evaluating these staff members. 
• Manage YS page department schedules and daily workflow such as shelving books and other materials, reading the shelves, and organizing materials into their proper sequence. 
• Build relationships and collaborates with tweens and teens, ages 10-18. 
•  Develop and coordinate tween and teen programs and initiatives at all library branches in collaboration with youth services staff and teens and in alignment with the Library’s five-year plan.
• Plan, implement, promote and evaluate programs and services with and for tweens and teens that meet their educational, recreational, and personal needs.
•  Work with tweens and teens to maintain the Teen Area of the Central Library and keep it welcoming, safe and engaging.
• Supervise and train teen volunteers, recommending assignments that will make the best use of individual skills, interests, and library needs.
•  Assist patrons ages 0-18 and their caregivers with informational and readers’ advisory questions in person, via telephone or e-mail.
• Coordinate and represent the Library at off-site programs and events, including outreach to local schools, juvenile detention centers, city agencies, businesses, non-profit organizations, and community gatherings. 
• Participate in continuing education opportunities such as webinars, seminars, and professional library conferences.
• Provide instructional support and troubleshooting for use of the library’s public technology and electronic resources.
• Evaluate and order new materials for the young adult collection and weed and maintain current collection.
•  Serve as manager or building officer in the absence of the Youth Services Manager. 

Skills and Abilities:

Enthusiasm and ability to engage with tweens and teens. 
Excellent customer service, communication skills, and ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, partner organizations, and the public. 
Broad cultural competency knowledge and skills, and ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce and community. 
Commitment to and demonstrated success discussing, integrating, and promoting diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. 
Understanding of, and commitment to, library values and ethics (ex. confidentiality/privacy, intellectual freedom). 
Understanding of child development and positive approaches to behavior management. 
Strong project management skills. 
Knowledge of principles of supervising and training staff. 
Knowledge of current trends in teen services. 
Knowledge of children’s and young adult literature and information resources.  
Ability to identify and translate young adult needs into effective library services and programs. 
Demonstrated ability to positively adjust to change, including emerging technologies. 
Familiarity with reference services using a variety of print and electronic resources. 
Must be able to lift and carry boxes up to 25lbs. 

Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school and the Virginia professional library license are required.  
At least one year of professional library experience at the level of Librarian I. 
Experience working with teens and children. 
 
Preferred Competencies: 
Multilingual skills in English plus another language(s) relevant to the Alexandria community. 
Some management or supervisory experience. 
 
Schedule:
Hours are scheduled to meet the needs of the Central Library and will include evenings, 
Saturdays and occasional Sundays. 
 
Location:  
Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria VA, 22304 
 
Salary: $62,719.28 - $110,373.64 Annually 
 

Benefits:

Earns annual and sick leave and is eligible for health insurance, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability and long-term care insurance.

Application instructions: 
Click here to apply  attaching a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references, preferably supervisory.  Address Cover Letter to Shekinah Reynolds, HR Manager, Alexandria Library, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA  22304.  Contact with questions:  703-746-1799, or careers@alexlibraryva.org. 

Position is open until filled. 

Law Library Assistant I 
Part-Time/16 Hours a week 
Law Library  

 
The Alexandria Library is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to join our team.  The ideal candidate will have an exceptional work ethic, a willingness to learn, and the desire to contribute to a public law library. 
 
Position Duties and Responsibilities: 
Answer questions in person, via telephone or email, and provide instruction on using the library catalog, library website, databases and public computer equipment and copy machine. 
Assist library users in routine selection and location of library materials.
Collect fees for items of purchase.
Shelf-reading, shelving, inventory and withdrawal of library materials. 
Participate and assist the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee and the Racial Equity Core Committee
Additional duties as assigned. 
 
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
Excellent customer service orientation and the ability to work well with the public under demanding and sometimes difficult circumstances. 
Ability to work independently, as well as to work well with other staff as a contributing team member. 
Previous library experience at the page, library aide or library assistant level is desirable. 
Experience with computers and Microsoft Office.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.  
Foreign language skills are preferred. 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
Two-Year College Degree or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities;  
Strong communication skills, including the ability to read, speak, and write well in English. 
Basic arithmetic and computer skills. 
Must be able to lift and carry at least 15 pounds. 
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. 
 
Salary: $20.78 per hour 
 
Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits 
 
Schedule: Hours are scheduled to meet the needs of the Library and will include Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am to 2pm. 
Location: Law Library: City of Alexandria Courthouse, 520 King Street, Suite LL34, Alexandria, VA 22314 
 
Application instructions: 
Click here to apply  attaching a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references, preferably supervisory.  Address Cover Letter to Shekinah Reynolds, HR Manager, Alexandria Library, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA  22304.  Contact with questions:  703-746-1799, or careers@alexlibraryva.org. 

Position is open until filled. 
 

Reference Librarian II (Librarian II)
Full-Time / 40 Hours Per Week
LOCAL HISTORY/SPECIAL COLLECTIONS BRANCH LIBRARY

The Local History/Special Collections (LH/SC) Branch Library is seeking enthusiastic, tech-savvy candidates with knowledge of genealogy, historiography, and local history for the Reference Services Librarian position.  The ideal candidate will have exceptional customer service skills and dedication to serving a diverse community.  Under the direction of the Branch Manager, this position is responsible for managing and staffing the LH/SC Branch’s reference desk. This position also works closely with the Branch Manager to develop technology initiatives, plan and implement innovative programs and projects, and assists with collection development. Responsibilities include orienting staff and researchers on the use of resources in the LH/SC collection and online related to genealogy and Virginia history. This position will also be expected to assist with scanning and metadata needed for the Branch’s ongoing digitization efforts as well as fulfilling image requests from customers. The Reference Services Librarian will serve on committees within the Library, the City, and in professional associations.

Duties:
·         Performs administrative tasks including managing reference desk coverage, maintaining usage statistics, reviewing reference requests/responses, and fulfilling/assigning image and photocopy requests;

·         Serves as the LH/SC volunteer coordinator; liaising with the Library’s volunteer coordinator, managing volunteer projects and goals, and setting schedules for volunteers;

·         Utilizes and monitors the use of library resources, including rare books and archival materials, to respond to patron inquiries, especially complex genealogical and house history questions;

·         Creates programs, displays, subject guides, and bibliographies which highlight specific areas of the collection, such as genealogy, research methods, and orientations, and which work for general and professional audiences;

·         Presents or partners with other library branches, local and regional organizations, the LH/SC Friends Group, and City agencies to plan and present creative and diverse library programming, including genealogy speakers and workshops;

·         Reviews and recommends publications and journals which reflect the diversity and needs of the community, as well as being appropriate for a special collection;

·         Participates in scanning and metadata description of LH/SC materials;

·         Outreach tasks include working with community partners to engage with audiences from elementary school to senior citizens, and will include working with National History Day, as well as Senior Services of Alexandria;

·         Serves on a variety of committees each year;

·         Being co-located with the Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library, the position assists with reference duties on the Barrett Branch’s Information desk as needed;

·         Manages LH/SC staff in the absence of the Branch Manager;

·         Identify and assist with writing grants to support projects;

·         Works with communications to advertise/post programs on social media.

Skills and Abilities:
·         Excellent customer service, communication skills, and ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, partner organizations, and the public.
·         Familiarity with reference services using a variety of print, archival, and electronic resources.
·         Ability to provide genealogical and regional history assistance.
·         The ability to navigate databases, use an online library catalog, and navigate archival finding aids.
·         Practical knowledge of access, description, security, and handling needs for library and archival materials.
·         Knowledge of integrated library systems, digital asset management systems, subscription databases, imaging software, virtual meeting software, and MS Office software. Ability to learn and train others on new software.
·         An awareness of and ability to train others in the use of national, state, and regional-level websites and digital humanities sites relevant to genealogy, historic preservation, and history.
·         Ability to learn, develop, and present programs related to genealogy, history, and emerging technologies, including promoting the use of technology in staff trainings and meetings.
·         Experience conducting outreach and working with diverse communities.
·         Some management or supervisory experience is preferred.
 
Schedule:
Hours are scheduled to meet the needs of the LH/SC Branch Library and will include evenings and rotating Saturdays.

Location:
Local History/Special Collections Library, 717 Queen Street, Alexandria VA, 22314.

Salary:  $65,855.40 - $89,945 (Mid) annually

Qualifications:
·         Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school required.

·         Ability to obtain or have the Virginia professional library license.

·         At least one year of professional library experience at the level of Librarian I.

·         Ability to learn and adapt to the use of new technology.

·         This position is open until filled.

All newly hired employees must show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Newly hired employees who do not show proof of vaccination or exemption will be subject to weekly COVID-19 testing. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or religious reasons will still be subject to the weekly testing requirement. Otherwise, vaccinated employees will complete the attestation online in the first day of employment.

Application Instructions:
Click here to apply attaching one document containing a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references, preferably supervisory. Address Cover Letter to Shekinah Reynolds, HR Manager, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304. Contact with questions: 703-746-1799, or careers@alexlibraryva.org