POSITION: Librarian I-III, Collection Management Services, Chesapeake Public Libraries
LOCATION: Chesapeake, VA
SALARY: $54,492  - $93,988 (Commensurate with education and experience)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 4, 2026

Librarian I-III, Collection Management Services, Chesapeake Public Libraries

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

 

  • 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. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

 

Vocational/Educational Requirements: 

 

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.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Experience Requirement:
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.

 

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.

 

Special Requirements:

 

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.

 

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.

 

For a complete position description and opportunity to apply, visit www.jobs.cityofchesapeake.net