Librarian I-III Adult Services 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 PositionLibrarian I-III Adult Services
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: City Employees Only
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: CHES LIBRARY SYSTEM
Division: LIBRARIES ADMIN
Requisition Number: 2026377
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.
#Librarian
#CustomerService
#PublicLibraries
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:.
Job Open Date: 08/04/2026
Job Close Date: 08/11/2026
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: 2026377
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:
Librarian I: $55.854 minimum starting salary
Librarian II: $61,647 minimum starting salary
Librarian III: $64,765 minimum starting salary
Actual starting salary depends on education and relevant experience.
Librarian II: $61,647 minimum starting salary
Librarian III: $64,765 minimum starting salary
Actual starting salary depends on education and relevant experience.
Job Description:
Voluntary Career Progression Plan Available!
Job Summary
Job Summary
This position is in adult services and provides leadership in planning, coordinating, and delivering innovative library services for adults while supervising Adult Services staff. This position oversees daily operations within the Adult Services Department, ensures exceptional customer service, develops engaging programs and collections, and supports the library’s mission of lifelong learning, literacy, and community engagement.
The successful candidate should demonstrate strong leadership skills, and a commitment to creating welcoming, inclusive spaces that meet the evolving needs of adult library users.
Typical Duties
- Supervise, mentor, train, schedule, and evaluate Adult Services staff to ensure high-quality public service.
- Coordinate daily operations of the Adult Services Department and serve as the building supervisor in the absence of the library manager.
- Provide professional reference, readers’ advisory, and research assistance using print, digital, and online resources.
- Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate innovative programs, workshops, and community outreach initiatives for adult audiences.
- Develop and maintain the adult collections through selection, evaluation, and deselection of materials.
- Assist patrons with technology, digital resources, databases, and library equipment.
- Resolve patron concerns and staff issues professionally and effectively.
- Collaborate with community organizations, educational institutions, and local agencies to expand library services and partnerships.
- Prepare reports, maintain departmental statistics, and evaluate service outcomes.
- Participate in strategic planning, policy development, and implementation of library initiatives.
- Monitor trends in public librarianship, emerging technologies, and adult learning to enhance services.
- Assist with marketing and promotion of Adult Services programs and collections.
- Support system-wide initiatives and participate in committees, staff development, and professional organizations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
#Librarian
#CustomerService
#PublicLibraries
Required Qualifications:
Vocational/Educational Requirement:
Librarian I: Must be currently enrolled in a masters level Library Science degree program and must obtain a master’s degree in Library Science within 12 months of hire from a school accredited by the American Library Association
Librarian II: Requires an American Library Association accredited master’s degree in library science.
Librarian III: Requires an American Library Association accredited master’s degree in library science.
Experience:
Librarian I: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time library, customer service or library volunteer experience.
Librarian II: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time public library experience, including 1-year supervisory experience.
Librarian III: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of four years of related, full-time public library experience including two years of supervisory experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Librarian I – III: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with the City Driving Standards.
Librarian I: Virginia Public Librarian Certificate required within three months after obtaining a master’s degree in library science.
Librarian II: Virginia Public Librarian Certificate required within three months of employment.
Librarian III: Virginia Public Librarian Certificate required within three months of employment.
Librarian I: Must be currently enrolled in a masters level Library Science degree program and must obtain a master’s degree in Library Science within 12 months of hire from a school accredited by the American Library Association
Librarian II: Requires an American Library Association accredited master’s degree in library science.
Librarian III: Requires an American Library Association accredited master’s degree in library science.
Experience:
Librarian I: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time library, customer service or library volunteer experience.
Librarian II: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time public library experience, including 1-year supervisory experience.
Librarian III: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of four years of related, full-time public library experience including two years of supervisory experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Librarian I – III: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with the City Driving Standards.
Librarian I: Virginia Public Librarian Certificate required within three months after obtaining a master’s degree in library science.
Librarian II: Virginia Public Librarian Certificate required within three months of employment.
Librarian III: Virginia Public Librarian Certificate required within three months of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience Requirement:
Librarian I:
Librarian I:
- No supervisory experience required, but one year is preferred.
Librarian II:
- One year of supervisory experience required, but two years is preferred.
Librarian III:
- Two years of supervisory experience required, but three or more years is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:.
- At least one (1) year of supervisory experience
- Public Library experience, with progressive development
- Valid driver’s license or ability to travel locally for outreach and professional responsibilities.
Job Open Date: 08/04/2026
Job Close Date: 08/11/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is located at Stillman Central Library – 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.
The scheduled hours will include 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. Emergency operations’ support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
The selected candidate may be transferred to work at another area library if and when a need arises.
An acceptable criminal history and Child Protective Services (CPS) reports are required.
An in-basket exercise will be administered to candidates that are selected for an interview.
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.
The scheduled hours will include 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. Emergency operations’ support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
The selected candidate may be transferred to work at another area library if and when a need arises.
An acceptable criminal history and Child Protective Services (CPS) reports are required.
An in-basket exercise will be administered to candidates that are selected for an interview.
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