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Librarian I-III, Collection Management Services
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Librarian I-III, Collection Management Services
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
CHES LIBRARY SYSTEM
Division
LIBRARIES ADMIN
Requisition Number
2026203
Number of hours worked per week
40 hours per week
Work Schedule
Work Schedule will generally be Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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.
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.
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement
O - Occasional
Pay Grade
GE11
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
Librarian level and starting salary will be based on related experience.
Librarian I salary range: $54,492 – $81,057
Librarian II salary range: $60,143 – $89,463
Librarian III salary range: $63,185 – $93,988
Librarian I salary range: $54,492 – $81,057
Librarian II salary range: $60,143 – $89,463
Librarian III salary range: $63,185 – $93,988
Job Description
Librarian – Do you have a passion for public service, attention to detail, supervisory experience, and organizational skills?
The Chesapeake Public Library (CPL) is seeking an experienced professional to serve as the head Librarian of our Collection Management Services division.
Voluntary Career Progression Plan Available!
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 library in all system initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
The Chesapeake Public Library (CPL) is seeking an experienced professional to serve as the head Librarian of our Collection Management Services division.
Voluntary Career Progression Plan Available!
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 library in all system initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversees library operations within the assigned area and addresses patron and staff complaints, problems, and conflicts.
- Provides professional library services, including materials selection, cataloging, and maintaining the integrity of MARC records.
- Prepares and maintains reports and records, including circulation statistics for state reporting.
- Stays current with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in public libraries.
- Co-creates and implements policies and procedures for the branch or unit with approval from library administration.
- Manages unit scheduling, participates in staff meetings, and attends trainings, classes, seminars, and conferences for professional development.
- Leads the reconsideration team in collaboration with library administration.
- Manages the local author collection, including evaluating submissions and responding to author inquiries.
- Maintains and monitors the collection management services budget and recommends allocations to administration.
- Catalogs and trains staff on procedures for the Library of Things collection.
- Ensures collections are diverse, equitable, inclusive, accessible, and reflective of the communities served.
- Demonstrates experience working with an integrated library system (ILS), such as Koha.
- Collaborates with CPL branches, conducting regular visits to analyze collections, review community trends, and interpret data to identify community needs and improve collection performance.
- Ensures selected titles, subjects, and quantities meet both branch and systemwide demand, maintaining balance across interests, subjects, and formats.
- Analyzes collection needs across branches and the system and collaborates with teams to redistribute resources when needed.
- Modifies and creates original catalog records and performs classification and subject analysis using national cataloging and classification standards for various formats in both print and electronic environments.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.
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Required Qualifications
Vocational/Educational Requirement:
Librarian I: Must be currently enrolled in a masters level Library Science degree program and must obtain a master’s degree in Library Science within 12 months of hire from a school accredited by the American Library Association
Librarian II: Requires an American Library Association accredited master’s degree in library science.
Librarian III: Requires an American Library Association accredited master’s degree in library science.
Experience:
Librarian I: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time library, customer service or library volunteer experience.
Librarian II: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time public library experience, including 1-year supervisory experience.
Librarian III: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of four years of related, full-time public library experience including two years of supervisory experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Librarian I – III: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with the City Driving Standards.
Librarian I: Virginia Public Librarian Certificate required within three months after obtaining a master’s degree in library science.
Librarian II: Virginia Public Librarian Certificate required within three months of employment.
Librarian III: Virginia Public Librarian Certificate required within three months of employment.
Librarian I: Must be currently enrolled in a masters level Library Science degree program and must obtain a master’s degree in Library Science within 12 months of hire from a school accredited by the American Library Association
Librarian II: Requires an American Library Association accredited master’s degree in library science.
Librarian III: Requires an American Library Association accredited master’s degree in library science.
Experience:
Librarian I: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time library, customer service or library volunteer experience.
Librarian II: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time public library experience, including 1-year supervisory experience.
Librarian III: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of four years of related, full-time public library experience including two years of supervisory experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Librarian I – III: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with the City Driving Standards.
Librarian I: Virginia Public Librarian Certificate required within three months after obtaining a master’s degree in library science.
Librarian II: Virginia Public Librarian Certificate required within three months of employment.
Librarian III: Virginia Public Librarian Certificate required within three months of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience Requirement:
Librarian I:
Librarian I:
- No supervisory experience required, but one year is preferred.
Librarian II:
- One year of supervisory experience required, but two years is preferred.
Librarian III:
- Two years of supervisory experience required, but three or more years is preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite/Excel is preferred.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
04/24/2026
Job Close Date
05/04/2026
Open Continuous
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is located at 298 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA.
Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.
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.
The selected candidate may be transferred to work at another area library if and when a need arises.
An acceptable criminal history and Child Protective Services (CPS) reports are required.
An in-basket exercise will be administered to candidates that are selected for an interview.
Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.
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.
The selected candidate may be transferred to work at another area library if and when a need arises.
An acceptable criminal history and Child Protective Services (CPS) reports are required.
An in-basket exercise will be administered to candidates that are selected for an interview.
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
M=Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 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
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Sitting
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Walking
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 20 lbs
Carrying
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 20 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Reaching
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Handling
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Kneeling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crouching
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crawling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Twisting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Climbing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Balancing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
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
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
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 required in vehicles.
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
M = Several Times Per Month
Chemical Hazards
M = Several Times Per Month
Electrical Hazards
M = Several Times Per Month
Fire Hazards
N = Never
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
M = Several Times Per Month
Physical Danger or Abuse
N = Never
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
M = Several Times Per Month
Fumes and Odors
M = Several Times Per Month
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
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Emergency Situations
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 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
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