Library Assistant II in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources
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Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Job Description
Working Title of Vacant PositionLibrary Assistant II
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: City Employees Only
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: CHES LIBRARY SYSTEM
Division: LIBRARIES ADMIN
Requisition Number: 2026388
Number of hours worked per week: 40 hours per week
Work Schedule: Work Schedule Varies Includes day, evening, and weekend hours. May also include after-hours special programming. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 08/10/2026
Job Close Date: 08/17/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: City Employees Only
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: CHES LIBRARY SYSTEM
Division: LIBRARIES ADMIN
Requisition Number: 2026388
Number of hours worked per week: 40 hours per week
Work Schedule: Work Schedule Varies Includes day, evening, and weekend hours. May also include after-hours special programming. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
$36,416 minimum annual salary.
- Actual starting salary depends on education and relevant experience.
Job Description:
The Chesapeake Public Library (CPL) is seeking an outgoing, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented full-time Library Assistant II, who has a passion for public service, exemplary customer service, and organizational skills to perform in various tasks.
The selected candidate will be a floater, working at all service desks: Circulation, Adult Services, and Youth and Family Services, as needed. The selected candidate will assist the branch team with technology, Maker/Creative Spaces equipment, outreach, training, and events.
CPL promotes a work environment that values civility and cordiality and the unique contributions of each staff member.
CPL is an evolving and vibrant organization, which has a dynamic track record of quality services and is instrumental in creating a life-long love of learning and a strong community.
Typical Responsibilities of the Library Assistant II include:
The selected candidate will be a floater, working at all service desks: Circulation, Adult Services, and Youth and Family Services, as needed. The selected candidate will assist the branch team with technology, Maker/Creative Spaces equipment, outreach, training, and events.
CPL promotes a work environment that values civility and cordiality and the unique contributions of each staff member.
CPL is an evolving and vibrant organization, which has a dynamic track record of quality services and is instrumental in creating a life-long love of learning and a strong community.
Typical Responsibilities of the Library Assistant II include:
- Assist patrons in the library and on the phone with selecting and locating library materials, using various library and business equipment, and general library information.
- Perform all circulation duties to assist patrons with charging/discharging library materials, updating information and library cards, and collecting monies.
- Assist with routine collection maintenance, holds, damaged materials, and shelving.
- Prepare and maintain various reports and records.
- Conduct or assist with planning, preparing, or conducting adult library programs, events, or outreach.
- Conduct or assist with planning, preparing, or conducting children’s library programs, events, or outreach.
- Attend or conduct staff meetings, training, and workshops regarding the use and operation of equipment or operational processes to improve staff professional skills.
- Make recommendations for purchase and deletion from the collection.
- Supervise the operations of the department when assigned.
- Perform technical tasks as necessary such as troubleshooting computer related problems, communicating issues to appropriate staff, and maintaining sufficient supplies.
- Assist patrons with online resources, tablets, computers, and mobile devices.
- Offer reader’s advisory and suggestions for use of other library materials and equipment.
- Assist in supervising children, tweens, and teens that are unattended by parents/guardians.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires one year of college in liberal arts or library science or any equivalent combination of education and customer service experience.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of six months related, full-time equivalent library or customer service experience. Six months’ public library experience preferred.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards depending on the department.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or city-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Requires one year of college in liberal arts or library science or any equivalent combination of education and customer service experience.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of six months related, full-time equivalent library or customer service experience. Six months’ public library experience preferred.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards depending on the department.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or city-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications:
Six months’ public library experience preferred.
Experience with Maker/Creative Space devices preferred.
Experience with Maker/Creative Space devices preferred.
Job Open Date: 08/10/2026
Job Close Date: 08/17/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is located at the Indian River Library – 2320 Old Greenbrier Road, Chesapeake, VA 23325.
This opportunity is available to current City of Chesapeake employees. As the City of Chesapeake and Chesapeake Public Schools are separate governmental entities, employees of Chesapeake Public Schools are not included in the City employee eligibility requirement.
Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.
A background check including fingerprint and Child Protective Service (CPS) reports are required.
An in-basket exercise may be administered to the candidates selected for an interview.
The selected candidate may be transferred to work at another area library, if and when a need arises.
This opportunity is available to current City of Chesapeake employees. As the City of Chesapeake and Chesapeake Public Schools are separate governmental entities, employees of Chesapeake Public Schools are not included in the City employee eligibility requirement.
Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.
A background check including fingerprint and Child Protective Service (CPS) reports are required.
An in-basket exercise may be administered to the candidates selected for an interview.
The selected candidate may be transferred to work at another area library, if and when a need arises.
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