Library Specialist -III

Position: Library Specialist I-III
Voluntary Career Progression Plan Available.

Do you have a passion for public service and delivering outstanding customer experiences? The Chesapeake Public Library ( CPL ) is seeking an energetic, service-oriented Library Specialist to support reference, readers' advisory, and public service operations at the Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library.

CPL offers a collaborative, respectful work environment and plays a vital role in supporting lifelong learning and community connection. We're looking for someone who excels at customer service, stays organized, and enjoys helping others navigate library resources.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide reference and readers' advisory assistance across all service areas.
• Train and supervise assigned staff and volunteers.
• Assist patrons and staff with library technology, materials, and equipment.
• Maintain and organize the library's collection and related resources.
• Support daily library operations, including opening/closing, financial transactions, and customer accounts.
• Troubleshoot computers and equipment.
• Plan and present programs, events, and workshops; create related promotional materials.
• Compile statistics and support reporting needs.
• Maintain supplies, reference forms, bulletin boards, and mail distribution.
• Assist with and lead in-house programs, orientations, one-on-one technology help sessions, and Innovation Studio activities involving digital media, photography, videography, editing, and creative production tools; experience with related technology is preferred.
• Assist with programs and activities related to the community gardens and seed library, including basic garden maintenance, sustainable practices, and patron engagement with gardening and seed-saving resources; an interest in gardening or environmental education is preferred.
• Participate in off-site outreach visits and community partner programs, including both indoor and outdoor events.
• Ensure coverage across public service desks.
• 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.

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Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT :
Library Specialist I: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate's degree.
Library Specialist II:Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate's degree in library science, business (for positions in Acquisitions), or a closely related field.
Library Specialist III : Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :
Library Specialist I: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience, including some supervisory experience.
Library Specialist II: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three years of related, full-time equivalent experience including some supervisory experience.
Library Specialist III : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of five years of related, full-time equivalent library experience or similar corporate retail or business experience including some supervisory experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :Requires a Driver's License and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards are required.
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.

• It is preferred that the Experience Requirements stated above are related and timely (within the last five years) with some supervisory experience.