Job Description
Join our award-winning library system as a Lead Library Assistant and elevate your career in information management. We offer premium compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts community engagement. This high-paying role combines technical proficiency with customer service excellence in a state-of-the-art facility.
Responsibilities
- Manage digital resource systems including cataloging, metadata indexing, and database maintenance
- Lead patron assistance initiatives for research, interlibrary loans, and specialized information retrieval
- Coordinate outreach programs with community partners and educational institutions
- Train and mentor junior staff on library technologies and service protocols
- Implement circulation systems and inventory management for special collections
- Develop and present workshops on digital literacy and information literacy
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Library Science, Information Management, or related field
- 3+ years of library experience with advanced cataloging systems (OCLC, MARC)
- Proficiency in metadata standards and digital preservation techniques
- Strong expertise in reference services and research methodologies
- Experience managing library technology systems and troubleshooting
- Excellent communication skills with diverse community stakeholders
- Valid Virginia driver's license for outreach program participation