Library Specialist I Central Library-Public Service-Adult Services

Do you have a passion for public service, exemplary customer service and organizational skills?

The Chesapeake Public Library ( CPL ) seeks an outgoing, energetic and enthusiastic full-time Library Specialist I to perform reference work and readers' advisory services in the Adult Services Department of the Central Library.

CPL promotes a work environment that values civility, cordiality and the unique contributions of each individual staff member. CPL is an evolving and vibrant organization and is instrumental in providing high quality public education and creating the foundation for lifelong learning and strong community.

This position requires exemplary customer service skills and outstanding organizational proficiency. Serves as a member of the library's management team and represents the Adult Services Department in all library system initiatives.

Key responsibilities:
• Performs complex reference work by locating or directing patrons to appropriate resources for patron's inquiries; performs research as requested.
• Supervises assigned staff and volunteers, including training, assigning and evaluating work, and counseling.
• Trains the public and staff in use of library materials and equipment.
• Maintains library collection, including filing supplements, catalogs, and books; maintains periodical collection and/or newspapers; creates bibliographies/reading lists; selects and maintains vertical file.
• Supervises library operations as directed by supervisor; assists in opening and closing of library.
• Recommends items for purchase for patrons; recommends materials for purchase and deletion for library inventory.
• Supervising all financial transactions (fines, fees, lost items, printing requiring debit cards, etc.) and patron financial records. Processes documents of responsibility and cash management functions; summarizes monies spent and summarizes and turns in monies collected; records payments to patron accounts.
• Maintains and troubleshoots library computers, software, and other equipment.
• Coordinates and presents special programs, activities, events, and/or workshops; creates and/or provides press releases, posters, flyers, displays, book displays, and publicity to promote same.
• Supervises and/or participates in compiling of statistics; maintains information to support periodic and special reports.
• Maintains and supervises supply inventory for library; creates and maintains reference forms.
• Organizes City Council/Planning Commission, City Code and Zoning Ordinance packets; maintains bulletin boards.
• Records and distributes mail.
• Attends or conducts staff, committee, or other professional meetings to exchange information.
• Supervises public service coverage at the main service desk and assists in the Circulation and the Youth & Family Services Departments when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift, return and retrieve books and materials from all shelving and maneuver a 100 lb. book cart.

Schedule is varied and includes days, evenings and weekend hours.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :

Library Specialist I:

• Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate's degree. 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.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :
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.