Library Assistant II [Part-time] - Indian River/Public Services- Adult Services

Library Assistant II [Part-time] - Indian River/Public Services- Adult Services

The selected candidate may be transferred to another library or department, if and when a need arises.
An acceptable criminal history and Child Protective Services (CPS) reports are required.

Position Information

Working Title: Library Assistant II [Part-time] - Indian River/Public Services- Adult Services
Job Type: Part Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: CHES LIBRARY SYSTEM
Division: LIBRARIES ADMIN
Requisition Number: 2025024
Number of hours worked per week: 25 hours per week
Work Schedule: Varies: including day, evening, weekend hours, and occasional after-hours programming
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Pay Grade: GE02
Advertised Salary: $16.74 minimum starting hourly rate

Job Description

The Chesapeake Public Library (CPL) is seeking an outgoing, enthusiastic and detail-oriented part-time Library Assistant II, who has a passion for public service, exemplary customer service and organizational skills to perform library/clerical work at any public service desk (Circulation, Adult Services, or Youth and Family Services (YFS)) but primarily in Circulation and Adult Services in a busy area library.

The Library Assistant II will:
Provide complex paraprofessional services at the public services desk using printed and electronic sources to assist with public computers, public access catalogs, copiers, faxes, A/V equipment, eReaders, smartphones, and locating library materials.
Provide reader’s advisory and job help assistance; promote services and programs using approved social media websites. Participate in library committees as a participant in the Library’s adult services team. Monitor computer usage and maintain patron accounts via automated time, money, and circulation management systems.
Perform other related duties as assigned and assist at all service points as needed.

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 position 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Automated circulation systems highly desired.
• Public library related experience desired.
• Experience working with computers is highly desirable.
• Comfortable with learning and demonstrating usage of computers, Internet, library catalog, eReaders, eBooks, research databases, e-mail, photocopiers, scanners, smartphones, and fax machines.
• Familiarity with cash register and transactional customer service.

Job Open Date: 01/20/2025
Job Close Date: 01/21/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants:
The selected candidate may be transferred to another library or department, if and when a need arises.
An acceptable criminal history and Child Protective Services (CPS) reports are required.