Fairfax County Public Library Work Values

Daily Duties at Fairfax County Public Library:

I was hired to provide reference services including helping students find resources for doing their homework, finding reading materials for people of differnt ages, and providing higher level research for some patrons by conducting Dialog searches for scholarly materials and referring them to other organizations such as local universities. In order to determine the needs of each patron, I would conduct a reference interview. Depending upon the complexity of the request, I would consult with other staff members and in some cases contact a local university librarian for additional assistance. I instructed patrons on the use of printed and online resources so they could use them to find the resources they were looking for. I also shelved materials in the reference section, supervised volunteers, shelf read to ensure accuracy of shelving by others, and suggested materials for inclusion into our branch collection and to the system s a whole. I also was a voter registrar and was able to register people to vote.

What they like about Fairfax County Public Library:

You highly value a work environment built on a formal structure, rules, and regulations. You do not enjoy the unpredictability of shifting priorities and deadlines that upset your routine. You require and enjoy direction, input and accountability as part of your work environment. You have a strong need to participate in making key decisions and feel left out if your superiors or co-workers do not seek your input when making decisions. You thrive on providing good customer service to both internal or external customers, and doing so makes you feel good.

Tags

library, librarian, Google Analytics, research, writer/editor, web content, thesauri, bibliographic database, HTML5

Skills

attention to detail, resourcefulness, flexibility, negotiation

These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Fairfax County Public Library: