Library Reference Technician (WAR/Part-time)
Yorktown, VA
Part-time
Onsite
1 month ago
About the role
Salary
$16.00 Hourly
Location
Yorktown, VA
Job Type
Work-as-Required
Job Number
LRT(W)-2149
Department
Library Services
Division
LIBRARY YORK
Opening Date
05/22/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
While the location will mainly be at the Yorktown Library, this position may work at the Tabb or Yorktown Library. Responsible for providing reference assistance to library patrons. Assists patrons with research and activities and independently performs research for reference requests. Instructs patrons in the use of automated catalog, electronic indexes and other reference materials and equipment. Helps in other areas as assigned, such as assisting with programs and creating displays.
Shifts range from 10 to 20 hours a week.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and public library experience desired, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of basic library procedures, methods and techniques helpful.
Personal computer experience using Microsoft Office Suite and the Internet necessary.
Must be able to work evening and weekend hours, and a continual floating schedule as needed.
Physical Demands
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including office equipment such as computers, calculators, copiers, facsimile machines, microfiche machines, etc. Work involves some lifting of boxes of books and/or periodicals, and pushing, and pulling of a hand cart or other type of cart.
There are no benefits associated with this position.
01
Which best describes your level of education?
02
How many years of experience do you have providing library reference assistance?
03
Which of the following best describes your skills performing library-related research using the internet and other online resources?
04
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency using an online catalog to search for library materials?
05
Which of the following best describes your level of expertise providing customer service support either in person and/or over the phone?
06
If selected for this position, you may be required to work a flexible schedule that includes some nights and weekends. Are you able to comply with this provision?
07
How many years of experience do you have working in a library?
08
If you have experience in a public library setting, please list your field(s) of specialization. If you don't have this experience, type "N/A".
09
Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
Required Question
Employer York County
Address 224 Ballard Street
P. O. Box 532
Yorktown, Virginia, 23690
Phone 757-890-3687
Website http://www.yorkcounty.gov/humanresources
$16.00 Hourly
Location
Yorktown, VA
Job Type
Work-as-Required
Job Number
LRT(W)-2149
Department
Library Services
Division
LIBRARY YORK
Opening Date
05/22/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Description
While the location will mainly be at the Yorktown Library, this position may work at the Tabb or Yorktown Library. Responsible for providing reference assistance to library patrons. Assists patrons with research and activities and independently performs research for reference requests. Instructs patrons in the use of automated catalog, electronic indexes and other reference materials and equipment. Helps in other areas as assigned, such as assisting with programs and creating displays.
Shifts range from 10 to 20 hours a week.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and public library experience desired, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of basic library procedures, methods and techniques helpful.
Personal computer experience using Microsoft Office Suite and the Internet necessary.
Must be able to work evening and weekend hours, and a continual floating schedule as needed.
Physical Demands
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including office equipment such as computers, calculators, copiers, facsimile machines, microfiche machines, etc. Work involves some lifting of boxes of books and/or periodicals, and pushing, and pulling of a hand cart or other type of cart.
There are no benefits associated with this position.
01
Which best describes your level of education?
- No Diploma/GED
- High School/GED
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
02
How many years of experience do you have providing library reference assistance?
- None
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- 5 years or more
03
Which of the following best describes your skills performing library-related research using the internet and other online resources?
- None
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Advanced
04
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency using an online catalog to search for library materials?
- None
- Some Experience
- Experienced
- Expert
05
Which of the following best describes your level of expertise providing customer service support either in person and/or over the phone?
- None
- Some Experience
- Experienced
- Expert
06
If selected for this position, you may be required to work a flexible schedule that includes some nights and weekends. Are you able to comply with this provision?
- Yes
- No
07
How many years of experience do you have working in a library?
- None
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- 5 years of more
08
If you have experience in a public library setting, please list your field(s) of specialization. If you don't have this experience, type "N/A".
09
Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
- Yes
- No
Required Question
Employer York County
Address 224 Ballard Street
P. O. Box 532
Yorktown, Virginia, 23690
Phone 757-890-3687
Website http://www.yorkcounty.gov/humanresources
Skills
OtherGovernment Administration