Library Assistant I : Seasonal - Central Library - Public Service - Circulation

Library Assistant I : Seasonal - Central Library - Public Service - Circulation SE

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

An acceptable criminal history and Child Protective Services (CPS) reports are required for adults 18 years of age and older.

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.

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position: Library Assistant I : Seasonal - Central Library - Public Service - Circulation SE

Job Type: Seasonal/Substitute

Posting Type: Public

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: CHES LIBRARY SYSTEM

Division: LIBRARIES ADMIN

Requisition Number: 2025005

Number of hours worked per week: 0 to 24 per week

Work Schedule: SCHEDULE VARIES: To be determined
Includes day, evening, weekend hours, and occasional after-hours programming based on operational requirements.

Work Site Location: 298 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322

Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional

Pay Grade: GE01

Advertised Salary: $16.19 per hour – minimum starting salary rate

Job Description:
The Library Assistant I SE position requires exemplary customer service skills and a commitment to outstanding service.
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 I SE.

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.

Responsibilities of the Library Assistant I include:

• Ability to use library and computer software to perform account maintenance; check in/out library material; assist with maintaining various reports and/or records; troubleshoot computers; and copy, transcribe, enter and post data or information.
• Ability to renew, request, receive and inspect library materials; shelving; and sorting.
• Ability to assist with online resources; tablets and mobile devices; reader’s advisory; and use of other library materials and equipment.
• Ability to operate, perform weekly maintenance, and troubleshoot Automated Material Handling (AMH) equipment.
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.

• Ability to work at any public service desk (Circulation, Adult Services, or Youth and Family Services); register new users; handle room reservations; handle various forms of tender and cash registers; point of sale machines; reconciling money; and process fees, fines, sales, and donations.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires instruction that is sufficient for satisfactory job performance.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three months of related, full-time equivalent experience in public libraries or customer service-related industry or volunteerism equivalent to 6 months’ part-time work experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS: Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record 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: Experience with automated circulation systems highly desired. Public library related experience desired and some knowledge of reconciling money.

Job Open Date: 01/21/2025

Job Close Date: 02/02/2025

Open Continuous: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

An acceptable criminal history and Child Protective Services (CPS) reports are required for adults 18 years of age and older.

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.

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests: 0

Maximum Requests: 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).