Librarian I

The City of Virginia Beach Public Library is seeking a highly skilled Librarian I - Youth to provide exceptional library services to internal and external customers. This role requires a strong passion for working with youth and a commitment to promoting literacy and lifelong learning.

• Develop and implement engaging programs and services for children and young adults, including storytimes, book clubs, and other activities.
• Provide reference and research assistance to customers of all ages, using a variety of resources and technologies.
• Collaborate with community partners to provide programming and resources that support lifelong learning.
• Maintain an up-to-date awareness of popular authors, materials, and culture, as well as current events and trends.
• Instruct customers in the use of library resources and equipment, including the online catalog and digital databases.
• Assist with selecting and evaluating materials for the library's collection, including children's books, young adult literature, and other resources.
• Track and collect data to measure services and program effectiveness.
• Perform other job duties as required, including working rotating shifts and overtime as needed.

• Masters Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association accredited college or university.
• Ability to obtain a MLIS within 12 months of hire date.
• Three years' experience providing direct customer service in a library or bookstore environment.
• At least one year of experience working with youth.
• Experience with planning and evaluating programs for customers of all ages and abilities.
• Experience with building and maintaining collaborative relationships, teamwork, and communication skills.

• Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating outreach programs for customers of all ages and abilities.
• Experience with the use of online library catalog, library databases, and business productivity applications.
• Experience with initiating, building, and/or maintaining positive relationships with community groups, schools, or other organizations/departments.

The City of Virginia Beach offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays, and Paid-Time-Off.