Library Assistant (Full-time)

Arlington

Friday, 10 April 2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Arlington County’s Public Library is seeking a Full time Library Assistant to assist in providing service to patrons of all ages and backgrounds at Shirlington Library. This position will help the public with circulation requests, technology assistance, and information about the library’s collections, programs and policies. This position will work a schedule including regular evening and weekend shifts. Specific duties include:Performing circulation tasks, including issuing library cards, placing items on reserve, locating materials, assessing fines, and processing payments;Assisting patrons with technology services, such as navigating the library catalog, accessing electronic resources, and using digital tools;Responding to inquiries about library facilities, coordinating the use of computer and audiovisual equipment for meeting rooms, and troubleshooting issues with public computers, copiers, and printers;Providing information on library programs, equipment availability, and facility usage across the library system; Interviewing and assisting patrons in selecting physical and digital materials, and answering questions about collections, services, and resources;Supporting collection management, including re-shelving materials, preparing shelving carts, identifying lost or damaged items, and completing circulation reports accurately. Helping maintain a safe and welcoming environment by enforcing library policies and assisting with opening and closing procedures: and. Participating in library initiatives, including systemwide programs, committees, and meetings as assigned. The ideal candidate will have the following:An eagerness to learn and a problem solver with a commitment to offering excellent customer service to all library users. Ability to manage multiple tasks, understand and focus on Library system-wide and County priorities, work successfully within a team, and communicate effectively;Awareness of current trends in public libraries and technology; and. Ability to make sustainability-conscious workplace decisions. Minimum Qualifications:Associate degree or two years of college course work from an accredited college or university in a related field; and Some library experience providing customer service that includes resolving patron problems, explaining policies and procedures, providing information, and/or processing materials in a library environment. Substitution: Additional direct-facing customer service experience may be substituted for up to two years of experience in library procedures. Desirable: Preference may be given to applicants with experience in one or more of the following: Previous library experience within the past 5 years;Handling money, running a cash register, and creating deposits; Troubleshooting with e. Books, tablets, public computers and printers; Working with diverse populations including some with limited English ability; and/or Bilingual English/ Spanish.

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