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What is a library program assistant?

Library Program Assistants are staff members who help plan, organize, and support programs and events at libraries. They assist librarians with activities such as story times, workshops, book clubs, and community outreach initiatives. Their responsibilities often include preparing materials, setting up event spaces, promoting programs, and helping patrons during events. Library Program Assistants play a key role in ensuring library programs run smoothly and are accessible to all community members.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a library program assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Library Program Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience with library operations, often supported by a high school diploma or relevant coursework. Familiarity with library management systems, event scheduling software, and digital cataloging tools is typically required. Excellent communication, creativity, and customer service skills help you engage diverse patrons and support successful programming. These competencies are crucial for delivering effective library services, fostering community engagement, and ensuring smooth program execution.

What are some common challenges faced by a library program assistant, and how can they be effectively addressed?

Library Program Assistants often encounter challenges such as coordinating multiple programs simultaneously, engaging diverse community groups, and adapting to changing technology or patron needs. Effective time management, clear communication with library staff, and proactive planning are key to overcoming these obstacles. Building strong relationships with patrons and community partners also helps in creating inclusive, successful programs. Regular training and staying updated on library trends can further support success in this role.

What are the most commonly searched types of Library Program jobs in Virginia?

The most popular types of Library Program jobs in Virginia are:

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Library Program Assistant jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Library Program Assistant job openings:

T26-27 - LIBRARY MEDIA SPEC (Candidate Pool)

Arlington, VA • On-site

Arlington Public Schools
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$52K - $69K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Posted to create a candidate pool for the 2026-27 School Year.

Qualifications: 

  • Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure. 
  • Library Media endorsement.
  • Masters in Library Science or minimum of 24 semester hours in school library media preparation. 
  • Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required.

Experience:

  • Ability to interact with students, teachers and administrators in a positive, collaborative manner. 
  • High familiarity with and use of emergent technologies in the field of Library Science and Instruction. 
  • Demonstrate a commitment to professional development through membership in professional organizations, enrolling in continuing education courses, attending conferences and training workshops and working with counterparts and colleagues.

Responsibilities:  

  • Provides instruction in locating, analyzing, and effectively using information resources for all curriculum needs. 
  • Collaborates and partners with teaching staff to deliver ongoing instruction in the acquisition of information literacy skills, tied to APS curriculum.
  • Encourages students and teachers to maximize the use of information in various formats, including electronic as well as print, and promotes the ethical use of information technology. 
  • Selects and evaluates resources which provide a wide variety of materials to meet the interests and learning needs of the entire school community.
  • Customizes instruction to serve diverse learning populations through varying instructional activities, integrating appropriate technology and promoting models of information acquisition and use. 
  • Integrates fiction and nonfiction works into lesson design, is knowledgeable about children's and young adult literature, and motivates students to appreciate reading as a lifelong activity.
  • Provides orientation and training to all students and staff concerning library services and resources, including the use of all features of the APS OPAC, known as the Arlington County Online Resource Network (ACORN). 
  • Serves as the Interlibrary Loan contact for the building and is a primary contact for instruction and access to various technologies, including video, audio and online resources. 
  • Administers library program functions such as scheduling, budget, supplies, reports, and ongoing collection development. Maintains, manages, organizes and supervises the library collection, including the acquisition and withdrawal of materials as necessary. 
  • Supervises and trains library assistants/secretaries, students and volunteers who work in the library. 
  • Promotes and publicizes the use of the library as an environment for learning and enjoyment, including regular communication with the greater school community regarding library activities and programs. 
  • As a school faculty member, actively participates in school committees, partners in school and community events, and serves as an advocate of the school and public library programs. 
  • Arranges library programming such as Family Literacy Nights and Author visits to embed reading for choice and literacy into the school program as a whole.
  • Contributes to the planning of library construction and renovation.

Salary: 

  • Salary will be based on the FY2026-27 salary schedule.
Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 
It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations - Equal Employment Opportunity - that "Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.

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