Library Specialist I-III - Outreach Services in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources
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Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Working Title of Vacant PositionLibrary Specialist I-III - Outreach Services
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: City Employees Only
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: CHES LIBRARY SYSTEM
Division: LIBRARIES ADMIN
Requisition Number: 2026396
Number of hours worked per week: 40 hours per week
Work Schedule: General work schedule 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Schedules will change to accommodate evening, weekend, and after-hours 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: R - Routine
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.
#LibrarySpecialist
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 08/11/2026
Job Close Date: 08/18/2026
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: 2026396
Number of hours worked per week: 40 hours per week
Work Schedule: General work schedule 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Schedules will change to accommodate evening, weekend, and after-hours 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: R - Routine
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Library Specialist I: $39,543-$58,820
Library Specialist I: $41,544-$61,797
Library Specialist I: $45,852-$68,205
Actual starting salary depends on education and relevant experience.
Library Specialist I: $41,544-$61,797
Library Specialist I: $45,852-$68,205
Actual starting salary depends on education and relevant experience.
Job Description:
Voluntary Career Progression Plan Available.
Are you passionate about connecting with your community and creating meaningful experiences? Chesapeake Public Library (CPL) is looking for an enthusiastic, customer-focused individual to join our team as a Library Specialist in Outreach Services.
Are you passionate about connecting with your community and creating meaningful experiences? Chesapeake Public Library (CPL) is looking for an enthusiastic, customer-focused individual to join our team as a Library Specialist in Outreach Services.
At CPL, we believe in making room at the table for everyone, creating vibrant hubs inside and outside our buildings that are full of energy and opportunity. The Outreach team delivers on our mission to educate, empower, and connect our community through services to children, teens, and adults. If you’re ready to make a difference, grow your skills, and be part of a library system that values relationships, creativity, and community — we’d love to meet you.
What We’re Looking For:
- Outgoing, engaging, and ready to dive into self-paced, people-first environment.
- A natural communicator with excellent customer service and organizational skills.
- Resourceful, dependable, and comfortable juggling multiple tasks; taking initiative to identify and complete essential, operational tasks.
- A team player who also thrives working independently.
- Excited about promoting literacy, sharing technology, and delivering innovative programs that inspire and educate.
In This Role, You’ll:
- Work closely with a supportive and passionate team.
- Help bring library services directly into the community.
- Engage with people of all ages through creative programming and outreach events.
- Represent CPL with positivity and professionalism as you build relationships with peers, partners, and patrons alike.
Responsibilities Include:
- Deliver engaging off-site services and programs to children, teens, and adults with visits to daycares, schools, senior facilities, neighborhoods, and community sites.
- Explain and assist with library services, readers advisory, and aid in digital literacy skills to adults of all ages and abilities through encouragement and patience.
- Provide story times and craft kits, STEM/STEAM activities, Readers Advisory, create displays, and promotional materials.
- Utilize the library’s booking platform to create events and reserve vehicles.
- Prepare reports and records using Microsoft Suite and the library’s integrated library system (ILS.).
- Follow-up on outreach requests to clarify and confirm details with library partners and staff.
- Research and create requisition orders to maintain outreach equipment and supplies.
- Verbally communicate with the general public and library partners on library services, programs and events.
- Mentor and instruct library volunteers to provide community outreaches.
- Regularly drive the city and library fleet, which includes reserving vehicles, transporting library materials, and tracking and maintaining vehicle operations.
- Setup outreach events, including tents, tables, lawn games, and library resources.
- Provide circulation assistance with shelving, updating patron information and library cards, placing holds, discards, and donations.
- Maintain outreach equipment, supplies, and library collection.
- Meet frequent physical demands of the position, including but not limited to lifting, kneeling, bending, and using ladders.
- Work at an assigned library branch when needed.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
#LibrarySpecialist
#LibraryProfessionals
Required Qualifications:
Vocational/Educational Requirement:
Library Specialist I: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree.
Library Specialist II: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree.
Library Specialist III: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
Library Specialist I: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience, including some supervisory experience.
Library Specialist II: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three years of related, full-time equivalent experience including some supervisory experience.
Library Specialist III: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of five years of related, full-time equivalent library experience or customer service experience including some supervisory experience. Three years of public library experience is preferred.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards depending on department.
Library Specialist II: One year of public library experience is preferred.
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.
Library Specialist I: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree.
Library Specialist II: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree.
Library Specialist III: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
Library Specialist I: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience, including some supervisory experience.
Library Specialist II: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three years of related, full-time equivalent experience including some supervisory experience.
Library Specialist III: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of five years of related, full-time equivalent library experience or customer service experience including some supervisory experience. Three years of public library experience is preferred.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards depending on department.
Library Specialist II: One year of public library experience is preferred.
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:
- Public Library related experience desired but working in areas of youth development, event planning, or STEM/STEAM experience will be considered.
- Experience in developing programs and activities for children, tweens, and teens or our aging population.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience with MS Teams, event calendars, and room booking platforms are a plus.
Experience Requirements stated above should be within the last five years.
Job Open Date: 08/11/2026
Job Close Date: 08/18/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is located in Outreach Services at 298 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322.
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.
Voluntary Career Progression Plan Available. This is an approved Career Progression Plan position that allows employees to be advanced to the appropriate next level position within their current division.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
Valid Driver’s License Required.
An in-basket exercise may be administered to the candidates selected for an interview.
An acceptable criminal history and Child Protective Services (CPS) reports are required.
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.
Voluntary Career Progression Plan Available. This is an approved Career Progression Plan position that allows employees to be advanced to the appropriate next level position within their current division.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
Valid Driver’s License Required.
An in-basket exercise may be administered to the candidates selected for an interview.
An acceptable criminal history and Child Protective Services (CPS) reports are required.
The selected candidate may be transferred to work at another area library, if and when a need arises.
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