What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant I: Public Service - Seasonal/Substitute-South Norfolk Memorial Library-Circulation position at City of Chesapeake?
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Library Assistant I: Public Service - Seasonal/Substitute-South Norfolk Memorial Library-Circulation
Job Type
Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
CHES LIBRARY SYSTEM
Division
LIBRARIES ADMIN
Requisition Number
2025206
Number of hours worked per week
0-24 hours
Work Schedule
Schedule: Varies
May include, evening, weekend hours, and occasional after-hours programming.
May include, evening, weekend hours, and occasional after-hours programming.
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA - 801 Poindexter Street, 23324
Position Driving Requirement
O - Occasional
Pay Grade
GE01
Pay Basis
Weekly
Advertised Salary
$16.1952 minimum hourly starting rate.
Job Description
The Library Assistant I 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.
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:
Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
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:
- Assist patrons in the library and on the phone with selecting and locating library materials and general library information.
- Library Account Maintenance – Issue library cards to patrons, charge, and discharge library materials.
- Receive, inspect, sort, and process library materials.
- Shelve materials, read shelves, weed, empty book drops, pull holds, and perform other tasks related to routine collection maintenance.
- Assist with programs and special events.
- Instruct patrons on self-checkout equipment and basic computer needs, including printing and faxing.
- Collect daily statistics.
- Perform basic computer troubleshooting, as needed.
- Create and maintain library displays.
- Attend training to stay abreast of technology, programs, databases, services, and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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 position 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:
Depending on departmental operational requirements, may require 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.
Requires instruction that is sufficient for satisfactory job performance. .
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position 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:
Depending on departmental operational requirements, may require 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.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate is skilled at delivering excellent customer service. The candidate should enjoy working and assisting customers of all ages and backgrounds. Interested applicants should exhibit computer proficiency.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
04/18/2025
Job Close Date
05/01/2025
Open Continuous
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
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.
Application questions marked with an *asterisk are required and must be answered in order to complete the application.
Failure to submit a complete application may result in loss of consideration.
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.
Acceptable criminal history and Child Protective Services (CPS) reports are required for all adults 18 years and older.
- Applications must contain your complete work history including job duties, dates of employment (start and end dates), hours worked, and employees supervised, if applicable.
Application questions marked with an *asterisk are required and must be answered in order to complete the application.
Failure to submit a complete application may result in loss of consideration.
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.
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
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
Continuously- 2/3 or more 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.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting 50 - 100 lbs
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
Never- Never occurs.
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 week.
Balancing
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Automated Material Handling (AMH) equipment, Automatic book drop, ITCRelease 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) related software, LendIT kiosk, HoldIT locker, Pay station Elite, Hybrid Vehicles and related equipment/mechanics, calculator, barcode reader, stepstools, and a variety of library materials.
Protective Equipment Required
Seat belt restraints in vehicles.
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
D = Daily
Chemical Hazards
N = Never
Electrical Hazards
N = Never
Fire Hazards
N = Never
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
D = Daily
Physical Danger or Abuse
M = Several Times Per Month
Other
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
D = Daily
Extreme Temperatures
N = Never
Noise and Vibration
D = Daily
Fumes and Odors
W = Several Times Per Week
Wetness/Humidity
N = Never
Darkness or Poor Lighting
N = Never
Primary Work Location
Office Environment
Non-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.
Time Pressures
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
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
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
Salary : $16
