Job Description
Salary: $33.80 - $61.49 Hourly
Location : Manassas, VA
Job Type: Part-time Benefitted (PB)
Job Number: 202509807
Department: LIBRARY
Division: PUBLIC SERVICES
Opening Date: 06/03/2025
Closing Date: 6/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: C41
Hiring Salary: $33.80 - 40.72 / hourly
Introduction Are you a passionate innovator with a love for technology, creativity and hands-on learning? Do you love helping others explore new ideas and develop new skills? Bull Run Library is seeking an enthusiastic part-time Makerspace librarian to join our Team. In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting and inspiring our community within a dynamic Makerspace environment.
About This Role: The part-time Makerspace Librarian at Bull Run Library plays a key role in fostering creativity and hands-on learning within our Makerspace. In this position, you will: Assist the Makerspace Librarian in maintaining an organized and well-stocked space, tracking supplies, and developing engaging programming.
- Support and guide patrons in the use of Makerspace equipment, including the Cricut, sewing and embroidery machines, serger, Glowforge, Dremel 3D printer, CNC machine, and Handi-Quilter Moxie long-arm quilting machine.
- Participate in library system workgroups, branch committees, and professional development opportunities such as webinars and training.
- Represent the library through community outreach initiatives.
- Collaborate with branch staff to plan and implement Makerspace programs.
- Continuously learn and stay up to date with the latest tools and technology in the Makerspace.
- Provide occasional support at the public service desk, assisting with reference and circulation duties.
Minimum Requirements: Masters Degree in Library or Information Science
Preferences: - At least one year of experience working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
- Experience with at least two of the following: sewing machine, embroidery machine, serger, Cricut, Glowforge, or 3D printer.
- Experience in the applied arts, creativity, and hands-on making.
- Experience planning and conducting community outreach or programming.
- Proficiency with technology and the ability to instruct others in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher), and email applications.
- Experience troubleshooting problems and assisting patrons in use of office equipment to include desktop computers, laptop tablets, copiers, printers and scanners
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 position (20 hours per week), non-exempt position scheduled to work during library operating hours (currently M-W 10-8, Th-Sa 10-5, Sun 1-5), including one evening weekly and rotating weekends. Flexibility in scheduling is important.
Starting Salary Range : $33.80 - 40.72 / hourly
We offer benefits for part-time staff, including: - Vacation and Sick Leave Benefits
- Personal days
- Paid Training
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 review the class description in its entirety, click
The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
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.
Work where you live and play ~ 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.
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I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.
- I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statement
- I decline to proceed any further in this process.
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This position requires a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college/university. Do you have a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college/university?
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Please select the options that best reflect your customer service experience and responsibilities. Check all that apply:
- Resolving customer issues or complaints
- Explaining policy and procedures to customers
- Providing technology training to customers
- Troubleshooting office equipment for customers
- Responding to multiple customer needs in a fast-paced environment
- None of the above
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Please select the option that best reflects your experience with a Makerspace:
- I have regularly provided assistance in a Makerspace environment
- I have occasionally provided assistance in a Makerspace environment
- I have rarely provided assistance in a Makerspace environment
- I have never provided assistance in a Makerspace environment
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This position will assist patrons with the equipment used in our Makerspace. Please select the equipment with which you are proficient (Check all that apply):
- Cricut cutting machines
- Sewing machines
- Embroidery machines
- Glowforge or other laser cutting/engraving machine
- Long-arm quilting machines
- 3-D printers
- None of the above
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Select the options that best represent your programming planning experience: (Check all that apply)
- Communicating with presenters
- Writing program contracts
- Planning programs within an assigned budget
- Meeting deadlines for publicity
- Presenting your own programs
- Have only conducted programs created by others
- None of the above
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Select the areas in which you have experience in planning and conducting programs. (Check all that apply):
- Presenting your own programs
- Adults
- Teens
- Developing and implementing passive programming
- Have only conducted programs created by others
- No experience planning and conducting programs
08
Of the below Microsoft Products, please indicate those with which you are proficient (Please check all that apply):
- Teams
- PowerPoint / Publisher
- Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- OneNote
- None of the above
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Please indicate the areas with which you have experience: (Check all that apply)
- Outreach
- Polaris or any other Integrated Library System (ILS)
- Reader's Advisory
- Communico or other library scheduling/event management software
- WebEx
- None of the above
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Please check any of the following areas in which you have experience working: (Check all that apply).
- Public Library
- School Library
- Bookstore
- None of the above
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Which of these statements best describes your experience providing assistance with technology (i.e. computers, smart phones, tablets)? Please be sure this information is included in the work experience section of your application.
- I have regularly provided one-on-one technology assistance to others
- I have occasionally provided technology assistance to others
- I have rarely assisted others in using technology
- I have not provided assistance to others with the above-mentioned technology
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This application is for a 20-hour part-time position that will not become full time. Are you interested in a part-time position?
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This position requires some evening and weekend hours. Please indicate the shifts you are unavailable:
- I am not available for the day shift 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- I am not available for an evening shift 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- I am not available for the weekend shift. Currently Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- I am available to work any of these shifts.
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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 12pm to 5:00pm. Are there any times that you are unavailable?
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