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Working Title of Vacant PositionLibrary Assistant II
Job Type: Part Time
Posting Type: City Employees Only
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: CHES LIBRARY SYSTEM
Division: LIBRARIES ADMIN
Requisition Number: 2026212
Number of hours worked per week: 25
Work Schedule: SCHEDULE VARIES: Includes day, evening, weekend hours, and occasional after-hours programming Based on operational 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. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary:

$17.08 minimum hourly starting rate.

Actual starting rate depends on education and relevant experience.

Job Description:

The Chesapeake Public Library (CPL) is seeking individuals with a heart for the community who share our mission to build bridges to discovery through professionalism, collaboration, curiosity, communication, and solution-focused service to join our team as a Library Assistant II .

CPL prides itself on exemplifying the City of Chesapeake CARES (Courtesy, Attentiveness, Responsiveness, Empowerment, Stewardship) standards to our internal and external customers. The ideal candidate for a library position is someone with a commitment to service who possesses a growth mindset and is looking for a career focused on service to others.

As a Library Assistant II, you will support multiple service areas – including Circulation, Adult Services, and Youth & Family Services (YFS) – by providing high quality service and helping connect our diverse community to resources, learning, and enrichment.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality customer service at multiple service points by assisting patrons with account and borrowing needs, computers, public access catalogs, copiers, fax machines, eReaders, and room reservations.
Offer Reader’s Advisory, job search assistance, and homework help using both print and digital resources.
Promote library programs and services.
Maintain and update patron accounts using CPL’s automated systems, including time management, circulation, and payment software.
Handle point-of-sale transactions with accuracy and professionalism, including processing payments for fines, fees, merchandise sales, and donations.
Receive, check in, and reshelve returned library materials accurately and efficiently.
Enforce library policies to maintain a welcoming and productive environment.
Actively participate in internal committees, projects, and initiatives to support library goals.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

A strong commitment to public service and community engagement.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking skills.
Proficiency with computers and common office and library technologies.
Familiarity with point-of-sale systems and basic cash-handling/reconciliation procedures.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and varying assignments across departments.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in your community while working in a collaborative, knowledge-rich environment. If you’re energized by serving the public and thrive in a team-oriented setting, we encourage you to apply and grow with us at the Chesapeake Public Library.

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.

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:

Preferred Requirements:

Experience with automated circulation systems highly desired.

Public library-related experience desired.

Experience working with computers is highly desired.

Comfortable with learning and demonstrating usage of computers, Internet, library catalog, eReaders, eBooks, research databases, e-mail, photocopiers, and fax machines.

Job Open Date: 04/30/2026
Job Close Date: 05/07/2026
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.

This position may require assignment to a different library location or department based on operational needs.

An acceptable criminal history and Child Protective Services (CPS) reports are required.

The selected candidate may be transferred to work at another library or department if and when a need arises.

An in-basket exercise may be administered to the candidates selected for an interview.

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