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

Branch Manager (Librarian III)
Full-Time/40 Hours a week – Burke Branch Library

The Librarian III is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the City of Alexandria’s Burke Branch Library.  The Librarian III supervises the Section Managers of the Burke Branch Library and receives general supervision from the Deputy Director of Libraries.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares annual goals and objectives for the Burke Branch Library;
Plans and coordinates library initiatives at the branch level;
Supervises staff  including delegating duties, assigning special projects, approving leave, evaluating work performance;
Responsible for overseeing scheduling of staff to fit the needs of the branch including both daily and weekly schedules.
Interviews, selects and trains staff;
Schedules, plans and leads monthly meetings with staff;
Responsible for developing and evaluating adult material collections;
Interprets library policies, resolves customer complaints and provides library information for the public;
Writes monthly, annual, and special reports for Library Administration;
Recommends revising or developing new library policies and procedures for Library Administration;
Liaison for the Friends of the Library at the Burke Branch Library;
Plans special library programs at the Burke Branch Library;
Analyzes the local community for outreach opportunities and partnerships with local non-profit and civic organizations;
Secures and ensures the security of the building and the safety of employees;
Reports to Library Administration on any building issues that arise and serves as contact point for General Services on repair and maintenance issues.
Serves on various committees to assist with implementing library initiatives.
Represents the library at regional professional meetings and community meetings.
 

Skills and Abilities:

Management and supervisory skills, including team building, time management, and planning; ability to supervise and train professional, paraprofessional and support staff in the various activities of a branch library or a major section of the library;
Excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and oral;
Knowledge of integrated library systems and emerging technologies;
Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with a diverse group of employees and library customers
Ability to analyze professional and administrative issues and make recommendations for their solution
Thorough knowledge of professional library principles, methods, materials and practices;
Thorough professional knowledge of reader interest levels, books and authors, periodical and pamphlet materials and appropriate library guides and publications;
Ability to utilize electronic databases and computers and to perform database searches;
Ability to understand and interpret library policies and objectives to community groups, public officials, business and education leaders and the general public; and
Ability to participate in the development or improvement of professional library methods and standards, and to establish and maintain effective public relations.
 

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA library school
3-5 years supervisory/management experience of professional and paraprofessional staff
Previous public library experience
Applicant must possess or obtain, within 3 months of hire, a license to practice as a registered professional librarian issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
 

Preferred Requirements:

Active involvement in ALA, PLA and/or other related professional association.
 

Salary: $72,602.14- 121,682.08 Annually

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

Location: Ellen Coolidge Burke Library, 4701 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304

Schedule:  Hours are scheduled to meet the staffing needs of the library, and will include days, evenings, two Saturdays per month, and occasional Sundays.

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, Human Resources. Email questions to careers@alexlibraryva.org.

Open until filled.

Librarian III –Youth Services Manager

FULL-TIME / 40 HOURS PER WEEK

CHARLES E. BEATLEY JR. CENTRAL LIBRARY

The Youth Services Manager is responsible for operations of the Beatley Library’s Youth Services Team and coordinates Youth Services Programs system wide. This position also works with other City departments to lead programs and initiatives such as All Alexandria Reads and 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten.

General Duties:

· Leads the Beatley Youth Services Department. Develops and implements departmental goals, directs and evaluates programming and services for children and youth ages 0-18.

· Supervises and schedules the Teen Coordinator, two full-time Youth Services Librarians, and one part-time Library Assistant II. Oversees the supervision of three Page positions.

· Plans and implements educational programs and literacy initiatives for children ages 0-12.

· Leads Alexandria Library’s Youth Services team in coordinating system-wide events such as Summer and Winter Reading and One Thousand Books Before Kindergarten.

· Works with the Beatley Branch Manager and Library Administration to represent Library Youth Services on committees and in meetings.

· Writes funding requests and reports for Youth Services programming initiatives. Manages program budgets and works with the Library Finance department to request payments for vendors and performers.

· Coordinates collection development and maintenance for children’s materials.

· Helps staff the Youth Services desk and assists children, caregivers, parents, teachers, and other patrons with requests for information and library materials.

· Works with the Library Outreach Department to form meaningful partnerships with organizations throughout the City and coordinate outreach activities with Alexandria City Public

Schools, the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, and related organizations providing services to youth and families in the community.

· Represents the Library on youth and family-oriented City committees and workgroups.

· Stays aware of professional trends and continually works to evaluate and improve youth programming and services.

· Functions as building officer in the Branch Manager’s absence.

Skills and Abilities:

· Comprehensive knowledge of children’s and young adult literature, programming and services 


· Management and supervisory skills, including hiring and onboarding, staff evaluation, team building, time management, and planning 


· Excellent communication and customer service skills 


· Knowledge of integrated library systems and technology 


· Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing library environment 


· Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff 


· Ability to work independently as well as part of a team 


· Prior supervisory experience is required

Minimum Requirements:

Master's Degree in Library & Information Science from an ALA-accredited school; at least five years of experience in professional library work, including two or more years of experience in a supervisory capacity at the level of Librarian II or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicant must possess or obtain, within 3 months of hire, a license to practice as a registered professional librarian issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Salary: $72,602.14- 121,682.08 Annually

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

Location: Beatley Central Library – 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304

Schedule: Hours are scheduled to meet the staffing needs of the Beatley Central Library, and will include days, evenings and Saturdays.

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.

This position is open until filled.