Library Assistant I (2024-2025 School Year)

Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest county public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Sky Line Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.

Our mission: Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.

Provides assistance to all patrons as needed

Provides assistance to the librarian as needed, including:

developing materials and reports for lessons and special programs (typing, copying, laminating, etc.)

o preparing reports and maintaining data records

o staging the library for multimedia presentations or special events

o ordering materials and library supplies

o book fairs and other fundraisers

o weeding and inventory

o pulling books for classroom use

o providing circulation and other data collection and entry support as needed

Assists in creation of displays and changing of seasonal decorations 

Provides support for makerspace scheduling, usage and maintenance, when applicable 

Ensures that materials are shelved and straightened daily 

Manages reserves and interlibrary loans including requesting, sending and tracking materials 

Manages other library materials (book celebrations, book clubs, all school reads, etc.) 

Assists teachers, students, and other groups using the library for special events 

Performs general clerical duties 

Maintains a working knowledge of the content of print and non-print resources and recommends appropriate choices to students and teachers 

Assists in implementing the division Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) as it relates to student use of the Internet and electronic resources 

Provides technical assistance and support for the library as assigned 

Ability and desire to learn new technologies and media 

Serves as a liaison between the librarian and the staff 

Prepares and processes new materials for shelving and circulation (includes sending items to be cataloged, creating spine labels, applying appropriate stamps and labels, covering books, checking for items on the online circulation system) 

Repairs worn or damaged items (includes fixing spines, covers, loose pages, etc.) 

Maintains patrons’ library cards (includes making cards, sending cards to new schools, replacing lost cards) 

Responds to all communications in a timely manner (includes emails, telephone calls, written notes or oral communication) 

Maintains spreadsheets/databases as needed (includes eBooks information, financial tracking) 

Maintains records of lost or damaged books 

Manages students coming and going from the library 

Attends work daily and is engaged in job responsibilities 

Performs related library work as assigned by librarian

To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit an online application. Please upload your resume. If unable to upload your resume, please mail, fax, or hand-deliver it to:

Henrico County Public Schools

Department of Human Resources

P. O. Box 23120

3820 Nine Mile Road

Henrico, VA 23223

Fax: (804) 652-3763

The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities.