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

Voluntary Career Progression Plan Available!

The Chesapeake Public Library (CPL) seeks an outgoing, energetic and enthusiastic full-time Librarian to manage and supervise the Adult Services Department of the Indian River 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.

The Librarian serves as a member of the library's management team and represents the Adult Services Department in all library system initiatives.

Responsibilities of the Librarian include:

• Manage the Adult Services department which includes hiring and evaluating employees, supervising and scheduling staff, and providing encouragement and leadership for staff participation in programs and/or events.
• Assist and instruct customers in finding print and electronic materials, provide research support, and provide computer assistance.
• Train staff in finding print and electronic materials, providing research support, and providing computer assistance.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in public libraries.
• Identify the information needs and wants of the surrounding community and implement strategies to meet those needs, including proposal of budget needs.
• Create a cohesive unit that effectively provides services to library patrons and collaborate with other branch departments and system staff.
• Curate and maintain a nonfiction collection that is current, diverse, and appealing to patrons.
• Meet regularly with subordinate staff, user's group committee, and the library manager.
• Learn library policies and procedures and apply them when working with library staff and patrons.
• Prepare and maintain various statistical data, reports, and records.
• Open/Close library and assist with facility maintenance.
• Manage cash handling procedures.
• Assist with instructing staff in promotion procedures.
• Participate in CPL system-wide committees.

Will assist in other public service areas when needed.

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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