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Library Assistant II – Youth & Family Services, Greenbrier Library

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 YFS in a busy area library.

YFS position responsibilities include assisting in the planning, conducting, and promoting in-house and outreach programs for youth and families. This includes Storytime, STEM/STEAM programming, special events and providing homework help. Ability to provide reader’s advisory services for children, ranging from pre-school to middle school age, teens, and parents. Plans, prepares, and maintains library displays and conducts tours when requested. Promote services and programs using approved social media websites. Participate in CPL system-wide committees. General public service desk responsibilities include: providing 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, and locating library materials. Performs collection maintenance tasks such as holds, shelving and shelf reading, damaged materials and discards. Prepares and maintains various reports and records. 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 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 depending on the 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. 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. 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, and fax machines.

Job Open Date
09/15/2025

Job Close Date
09/22/2025

Open Continuous
No

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

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

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.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Standing: Continuous

Sitting: Occasional

Walking: Frequently

Lifting: Occasionally; up to 20 to 50 lbs

Carrying: Frequently; up to 20 to 50 lbs

Pushing/Pulling: Continuously

Reaching: Frequently

Fine Dexterity: Continuously

Kneeling/Crouching: Occasional

Crawling: Rarely

Bending/Twisting: Frequently

Climbing: Occasional

Balancing: Frequently

Vision/Hearing/Talking: See above; Hearing and Talking are Continuous or Frequent as described

Foot Controls: Occasional

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used: Automated Material Handling (AMH) equipment, automatic book drop, E-release printing, copier, scanner, computer, self-checkout stations, cash register, debit/credit card machine, telephone, fax machine, mobile devices (eReaders, tablets), studio equipment (Circuit, 3D printer, Glowforge) and related software, HoldIt locker, pay station, Outreach hybrid vehicles and related equipment/mechanics, calculator, barcode reader, stepstools, variety of library materials.

Protective Equipment Required: Seat belt restraints in City vehicles.

Health and Safety

Hazards and Demands are described in detail and include daily, weekly, and occasional items as applicable to job duties. Specific sections cover Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Fire, Explosives, Communicable Diseases, and other safety considerations. Other: If Other, Description. Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s) – No.

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests: 0

Maximum Requests: 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• * Do you possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City’s Driving Standards? Please review position requirements for details.
  • Yes
  • No
• * This position is for City employees, volunteers, temporary workers, and interns only. Are you currently a City of Chesapeake employee, volunteer, temporary worker, or intern? This information will be verified. Please update your application accordingly.
  • Yes
  • No