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Library - Assistant Director

Manassas Park, VA · On-site

$62K - $70K/yr

Assistant Library Director This position reports to, and works closely with, the Library Director ... Manages both the Technical Services team and Circulations Services team to include hiring, training ...

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Norfolk, VA · On-site

$21/hr

This position performs customer service roles at the public service desks by answering and ... Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources.

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Technical Services Librarian

Williamsburg, VA • On-site

JAMES CITY COUNTY
Public Administration • 1 - 5K employees
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$59K - $93K/yr

Full-time

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Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

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Job description

Technical Services Librarian

Apply now Job no: 40000447
Work type: Full Time
Location: Williamsburg
Categories: Library

Job Summary

$59,838 - $93,529 / year, DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits 

Performs responsible work related to the timely acquisition, cataloging and processing of Williamsburg Regional Library materials and participates in the analysis and planning of technical services operations; and works in support of Williamsburg Regional Library's Strategic Plan and all other official institutional directives.

Responsibilities:

Organizes Technical Services activities in at least one of the following areas: cataloging, acquisitions, serials administration and authority record control.
Researches, implements and evaluates comprehensive programs and technological advancements to update and modernize technical services procedures that include bibliographic control and integrated library systems (ILS).
Dependent on area assigned:
- Searches and claims bibliographic records on the shared cataloging database (OCLC) for entry into the local system; creates bibliographic records as necessary; edits bibliographic records; assigns Library of Congress (LC) subject headings and call numbers.
- Coordinates materials purchasing, including placing orders using appropriate funding stream; manages and tracks budgets.
- Edits and verifies holdings information including call number, collection code, item type and list price for each; resolves complex cataloging problems by applying knowledge of cataloging rules and their interpretations to maintain MARC standards, local practices and requirements for subject cataloging and Dewey Decimal classification; applies specialized knowledge to catalog a variety of formats including serials, electronic resources, government documents and audiovisual materials; assists in processing materials.
- Coordinates database maintenance and authority control, including outsourcing of authority control and resolving complex problems with authority control; maintain accurate authority headings in the public access catalog, using LC online authority file.
Participates in library-wide committees or projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Requires a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school; some library work experience preferred.
Must possess reliable transportation to work site(s).
Knowledge of cataloging principles, local call number schemes, automated bibliographic and holdings records, online searching in bibliographic or acquisition databases; integrated library systems; personal computer use and data entry; and vendor relations and collections.
Skill in use of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite; SQL experience preferred; experience with RDA Toolkit, MARCedit and other cataloging tools preferred.
Ability to perform accurate and efficient data entry; maintain records in a standard, orderly, systematic fashion; use time effectively, and work independently; communicate well with supervisor, staff and the public, including vendors and donors; work with enthusiasm and initiative.

Click here for full job description. Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or email HR.Recruit@jamescitycountyva.gov.

Advertised: 11 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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