Salary: $17.99 - $38.23 Hourly Location : Manassas, VA Job Type: Part-time Benefitted (PB) Job Number: 202509987 Department: LIBRARY Division: PUBLIC SERVICES Opening Date: 08/08/2025 Closing Date: 8/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern GRADE: A12 Hiring Salary: $17.99/hr. Introduction Are you someone who enjoys keeping things organized while helping others? Bull Run Library is looking for a reliable, detail-oriented, and customer-focused individual to join our team as a Library Page. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring library materials are properly shelved and easily accessible to our patrons. You'll also assist with directional guidance and support special projects that help keep the library running smoothly. This is a great entry point for anyone interested in a career in library services. Join our dynamic team at Bull Run Library in Manassas, Virginia, and make a meaningful impact in your community! About This Role:
- Shelve materials accurately in alphabetical and numerical order using the Dewy Decimal system.
- Maintain a neat presentation of the library's collection.
- Perform page opening/closing duties to include checking in, shelf-reading and loading and unloading the book drop room.
- Provide excellent internal and external customer service.
- Attend training and staff meetings as well as assist in training incoming staff.
- Perform administrative tasks including processing materials and generating basic reports.
- Shifting the collection as needed.
- Transporting and redistributing large quantities of library materials weighing up to 20 lbs.
Minimum Requirements: 8th grade education. Must be at least 16 years old. Preferences:
- Experience working in the customer service field.
- Experience accurately filing, both alphabetically and numerically.
- Scheduling flexibility.
- Knowledge of Office 365 including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint.
- Knowledge of Library Integrated System (for example, Polaris).
Special Requirements: The position may require travel to other branches within the system. A DMV check will be conducted for employees who drive while on County business. Work Schedule: This is a part-time, non-exempt 20 hour a week position. Library hours of operation are Monday-Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hiring Salary Range: $17.99/hr. We also offer great benefits including: •401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans •Paid Annual Leave •Paid Personal Leave •Paid Sick Leave •Paid Holidays •Optional Group Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans •An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) •Career Development Opportunities NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. SEE YOURSELF HERE! Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan. Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position. The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:
- Temporary
- Provisional
- Seasonal employees
Click on the link below to explore our plans and rates. 01 By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified back three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.
- Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
- No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.
02 What is your highest level of completed education?
- Master of library science
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Associate's degree
- 8th - 12th grade
- None of the above
03 Do you have experience in any of the following work environments? Please make sure your response is consistent with the information you have provided in the work history section of your application. Check all that apply:
- Public Library
- Academic Library
- Bookstore
- Office
- Retail (other than bookstore)
- Customer service related in an industry other than above
- None of the above
04 The ability to shelve books accurately is a crucial function of this job. Select the statements that best describe your clerical experience. Check all that apply:
- Shelve books and materials using the Dewey Decimal system
- Alphabetize and file paperwork
- Reviewing material to make sure it is in the proper order
- Relocate and return materials to their proper designated locations
- None of the above
05 If you indicated experience using the Dewey Decimal system to shelve books, please indicate the EMPLOYER and your JOB TITLE. Please be sure this information is included in the work history section of your application. If you do not have experience using the Dewey Decimal system through employment, please enter N/A 06 Select the applications with which you have experience in the workplace environment. Check all that apply:
- Library Integrated System (For example, Polaris)
- Outlook
- Word
- SharePoint
- Webex/Teams
- None of the above
07 If you indicated experience using a Library Integrated System, please indicate the EMPLOYER and your JOB TITLE. Please be sure this information is included in the work history section of your application. If you do not have experience using a Library Integrated System, please enter N/A. 08 This application is for a 20-hour part-time position that will not become full-time. Are you interested in a part-time position?
09 This position requires some evening and weekend hours. Please indicate the shifts you are unavailable:
- I am NOT available days.
- I am NOT available nights.
- I am NOT available weekends.
- I am available all of the above shifts.
10 This is a part-time 20 hour per week position that includes days, evenings and weekends. Please note that business hours could change, which may affect the hours of this position. Staff are scheduled during the following hours: Monday to Wednesday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Thursday to Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm, Sunday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Are there any times that you are unavailable? 11 This position starts at $17.99 per hour. Are you willing to accept an hourly rate of $17.99 per hour?
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