Salary : $29,047.00 – $53,736.00 Annually
Location : Kanawha County, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 9390Las
Department: Arts, Culture, and History – Culture and History
Opening Date: 08/01/2023
Closing Date: 8/16/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY: KANAWHA
Nature of Work
Under general direction of the Director of Archives and History, the Library Assistant will inform and guide patrons in complying with archives library security and preservation rules and policies in order to maintain the security and preservation of the library’s collections. Candidate will provide customer service to patrons by photocopying items and collecting payment for photocopies and other items sold by the library, and by providing guidance and assistance to library patrons engaged in genealogical or historical research. Candidate opens the library reading room to the public and closes the reading room at a designated time each day; Greets patrons, provides information on security and preservation rules, policies, and procedures; observes patrons using the library. Candidate provides guidance and assistance to patrons engaged in historical, genealogical research by telephone, email, and in person, or refers patrons to proper staff specialist. Candidate collects and records payment of statutory fees for specific documents; collects and records payment for items sold by the library. Payments may be made by cash, check, or credit/debit card; assist with clerical aspects of library operations, library cataloging and processing of collections; maintain adequate supply of library forms, handouts, and pencils for the library reading room, including filling photocopier toner as needed. Other duties as assigned.
Location: Kanawha County
Number of Vacancies: 1
Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.
IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.
ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit “MEMBER 4” form and/or your VA Letter.
Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
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Minimum Qualifications
Training: Possession of bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience in technical or general library work may substitute for the above training on a year-for-year basis.
***DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION***
State employment offers a variety of benefits.
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The minimum qualifications for this job title are:Training: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.OR Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience in technical or general library work may substitute for the above training on a year-for-year basis.Please note: All college, university or vocational school education, licensure or certification must be verified by attaching a copy of an official transcript, license, or certificate to your online application or by emailing it to the West Virginia Division of Personnel at applicantservices@wv.govJob duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Resumes are not accepted in place of job duty descriptions. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application.Every thirty (30) undergraduate semester hours = One (1) year of experienceAssociate Degree = Two (2) years of experienceBachelor’s Degree = Four (4) years of experience*Please note: if your college/university used quarter hours, or if you need assistance converting your post high-school education to years of experience, please call Applicant Services for assistance at (304)414-1852.How do you qualify for this position?
- I have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- I have four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience in technical or general library work.
- I have a combination of college hours and paid or volunteer experience in technical or general library work that equals four (4) years total.
- I do not qualify in any of the above listed ways.
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If you have a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university, please enter the following information for each degree: the degree(s) you earned (including the major/field of study), the date(s) you graduated, and the school(s) you attended. For example: Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology 5/15/2020 Stanford University and Master of Arts in Anthropology 5/15/2022 University of Cincinnati. If you do not have a Bachelor’s degree or higher, please enter “NONE” here and do not apply.
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Do you have a Bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in Library Science, English or Literature?Please select all that apply.
- No, I do not have a Bachelor’s degree.
- No, I do not have a Bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in Library Science, English or Literature.
- Yes, I have a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Library Science, English or Literature.
- Yes, I have a Master’s degree with a major in Library Science, English or Literature.
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Were all of the jobs listed in your application paid?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered NO to the above question, please list below the names of the employers for which you did not receive compensation. Compensation may not only be salary or wages. It may be room and board, gas mileage, etc.If you answered YES to the above question, please put NONE.
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Confirmation. By submitting my application I confirm and agree that all application statements are correct. I further understand that all my information is subject to verification and any misrepresentation is grounds for permanent disqualification.
- I confirm the above statement.
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