Library Assistant : Library - Youth & Family Services

Library Assistant I:
Central Library - Youth & Family Services

Working Title of Vacant Position:
Library Assistant I:
Central Library - Youth & Family Services

Job Type: Part Time

Posting Type:
Public

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: CHES LIBRARY SYSTEM

Division: LIBRARIES ADMIN

Requisition Number: 2025559

Hours per week: 25

Work Schedule:

Schedule varies – includes day, evening, weekend hours, and occasional after‑hours programming. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of normally scheduled hours in response to short‑term department needs and/or City‑wide emergencies.

Work Site

Location:

Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional

Pay Grade: GE01

Advertised Salary: $16.52 minimum hourly starting rate. Actual starting rate depends on education and relevant experience.

• Assisting with the promotion of literacy and STEM / STEAM programming.
• Assisting and instructing customers in acquiring library cards, checking out materials, and finding print and electronic materials.
• Providing homework help, research support, and computer assistance.
• Delivering high‑quality programming to schools and community locations.
• Performing collection maintenance tasks such as holds, shelving and shelf reading, damaged materials and discards.
• Promoting CPL services and programs using approved social media.
• Participating in CPL system‑wide committees.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

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 and Licenses:
Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with the 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.

The ideal candidate is skilled at delivering excellent customer service and enjoys working with customers of all ages and backgrounds. Candidates should exhibit computer proficiency.

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

Applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Acceptable criminal history and Child Protective Services (CPS) reports are required for all adults 18 years and older.

The weekly schedule is varied and includes day, evening, and weekend hours.

If selected for an interview, applicants are also required to complete an in‑basket exercise.

If hired, they must be willing to work at any library if and when a need arises.

Overall Physical Strength Demands: H=Heavy - Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs constantly.

Physical Demands: C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently
- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally
- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely
- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never
- Never occurs.

Standing:
Frequently
- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Sitting:
Occasionally
- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Walking:
Frequently
- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting:
Frequently
- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting Amount:
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs.

Carrying:
Frequently
- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Carrying Weight:
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs.

Pushing/Pulling:
Frequently
- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Reaching:
Frequently
- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Handling:
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Fine Dexterity:
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Kneeling:
Occasionally
- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crouching:
Occasionally
- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crawling:
Rarely
- Less than 1 hour per week.

Bending:
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Twisting:
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Climbing:
Rarely
- Less than 1 hour per…