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We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Library Assistant. This role will provide essential support to our library customers, ensuring a positive and efficient experience.

• Provide circulation assistance to library customers, including checking out and returning materials, and answering questions about library services.
• Perform public service support tasks, such as shelving books, processing materials, and maintaining the library collection.
• Assist with maintenance of the library collection, including sorting, shelving, and shifting materials.
• Respond to customer inquiries and resolve issues in a professional and courteous manner.
• Operate the library's automated circulation system and other software applications as needed.
• Assist with outreach and other library programs, as assigned.

• High school graduation or equivalent, plus one year of experience working in a library or customer service role.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds and perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist, and shoulder movements.
• Ability to stand for 2 hours at a time and travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and staff, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Experience working with automated library systems and software.
• Experience providing customer service in a library or other public setting.
• Ability to speak a second language, particularly Spanish or other languages spoken by Fairfax County residents.

A panel interview will be conducted, which may include an exercise or assessment. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and interview process.