Library Associate I Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/4777937) Apply  Library Associate I Salary $41,503.00 - $67,650.00 Annually Location Norfolk, VA Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 12752 Department Library Opening Date 01/06/2025 Closing Date 1/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description The City of Norfolk’s Department of Libraries is currently seeking a full-time Library Associate I for it’s Park Place Branch that performs customer service roles at the public service desks as well as engaging in Children’s and Teen’s programming with regular programs for the public, and outreach activities. This position assists with the daily operations of the library. Acts as an assistant to the supervisor. Provides customer service to patrons by developing and delivering age-appropriate programs and readers' advisory. Promotes the general use of facilities and assists patrons in the use of collection and computers. Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $41,503 Essential Functions Essential functions include but are not limited to: + Provides customer service by assisting patrons with basic reference questions, providing assistance with computers and equipment, and recommending reading material. + Performs administrative duties by preparing statistical reports, responding to correspondence, ordering supplies, opening mail, distributing library materials, replacing damaged materials, and preparing lost book forms. + Plans and coordinates events by selecting and organizing materials, scheduling speakers and performers, designing posters, distributing promotional materials, and decorating and setting up displays. + Performs circulation activities by checking materials in and out, reserving material requests, registering new patrons, coordinating interlibrary loans and collecting fees. + Depending upon area of assignment drives the Bookmobile or other library vehicles; prepares Bookmobile for service delivery including pulling and plugging in power cable and setting up the external awning, maintains vehicle cleanliness. Education/Experience Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. One year of experience in library or related services. Additional Preferred Experience: 1-3 years of Library Experience 1-3 years of experience working with children and teens Additional Information & Requirements Work Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30am-6:00pm Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5000 sign on bonus. + Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. + Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. + Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. + Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. + The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution. NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01 The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. + I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly. 02 Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee? + Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee + Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee + No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee 03 If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A." 04 Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment. 05 Please select the highest level of education you have completed. + Less than High School Diploma/Equivalency + High School Diploma/GED + Some College (6 months or more) + Vocational/Technical Degree + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree or higher 06 How many years of experience do you possess working in libraries? + No experience + Less than one year + 1-3 years + 3-5 years + More than 5 years 07 Please describe your experience. If no experience, type N/A. 08 Do you have experience working with children and teens? + Yes + No 09 If yes, please describe your experience. If no, type N/A. 10 Please describe your experience working with vulnerable populations. If none, type N/A. 11 Please indicate your veteran status. 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