Library Assistant I

Salary : $15.00 - $23.98 Annually Location : Petersburg, VA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 01032 Department: Public Library (Part-Time) Opening Date: 01/14/2026 Closing Date: 7/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Description General Description: The purpose of this class within the organization is to provide library support services and to participate in the operation of the City's Library. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures. Duties and Responsibilities: The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Essential Functions Essential Functions: Manages children and teens collection maintenance by searching for information concerning additions, replacements, and withdrawals; performs other inventory maintenance tasks as needed. Conducts a variety of instructional classes in library. Develops and conducts programs throughout the year for older elementary children and teens. Attends community functions to promote the Library and its programs. Answers telephone inquiries, routine reference, and informational questions; responds to questions regarding library circulation policies and library procedures. Serves at the reference desk and responds to routine reference and information questions; refers more difficult or complex questions to appropriate library staff. Identifies overdue and damaged materials; mails overdue notices. Additional Duties : Schedules staff; runs reports, prepares for staff meetings. Performs related wor