Library Assistant Branch Manager

Chesterfield Public Library

Hiring Range: $65,416 - $76,864

Deadline: 11:59 p.m. March 29, 2026

Master’s degree in library science; three years of professional library experience (preferably in a public library) to include wide-ranging experience with technology, advanced search skills, and using social media applications. One year of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity which can include the documented supervision of volunteers; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Must possess or be able to obtain a Librarian’s Professional Certificate by the State of Virginia.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of current principles and practices of library science.
• Ability to adapt and apply traditional and emerging library technologies
• Exceptional customer service skills
• A knowledge of and experience in applying the basic skills of management in a large organization; project management and program development experience to include translating a learned skill/applying innovative ideas into practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a large, team-based collaborative environment and get quantifiable results.
• Ability to develop strong community relationships and partnerships.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to include making presentations to large groups.
• Skilled in operating a computer and related software and other technologies
• Ability to interact with a diverse population to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to supervise staff and to understand and implement the Chesterfield Public Library strategic approach.
• Knowledge and experience in managing and communicating change.
• Experience in managing a library branch preferred but not required

WHO WE ARE:
Chesterfield Public Library is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager to join its team of innovative, forward-thinking professionals in providing engaging information services to a vibrant and appreciative community.

The Assistant Branch Manager is an integral part of library management supervising coaching, training, directing and evaluating branch employees while creating and delivering outcome driven programs and services to the Chesterfield community.

DUTIES:

• Assist in managing the operations and activities of a library branch including supervising, training and evaluating library professionals and other staff.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Recommend and direct the implementation, application and monitoring of library policies, procedures, goals and objectives.
• Develop and direct branch programs. Participate on system-wide teams to plan and develop innovative library programming.
• Use data analysis to evaluate services, recommend staffing, create schedules, request resources. Develop initiatives to support Chesterfield Public Library’s strategic plan. Use data-driven decisions to form program and service recommendations.
• Coordinate branch participation in Chesterfield Public Library events.
• Provide engaging learning experiences for customers.
• Creatively schedule and manage branch resources to offer meaningful and impactful experiences for library customers.
• Promote community engagement through visits and attendance at community functions, school events, local civic organization meetings, and neighboring businesses and potential partners; develop the branch community profile.
• Participate in and encourage continuous professional development/technology skill development through readings, webinars, conference attendance and personal learning plans.
• Perform all duties of a professional librarian and model behaviors for staff.
• Manage the facility, including communication with after-hours maintenance contacts; serve as person in charge in absence of management. Perform other work as required. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is performed in library office, library locations and other professional settings; extensive use of computers and devices required. Light to medium, occasionally heavy, physical requirements which may include, sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, stooping, kneeling crouching, keyboarding, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal and reading; not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
 
Please note: We are not able to accept resumes or other attachments via email. Application information that is submitted in any manner other than the Chesterfield County Careers web page is considered unsolicited and is not evaluated.

A Chesterfield County application is required and must be submitted online by deadline. Visit chesterfield.gov/careers to view instructions and to complete and submit an application. (804) 748-1551.

An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

POSITION: Library Learning and Staff Development Supervisor, Suffolk Public Library
LOCATION: Suffolk, VA
SALARY: Starting Range: $54,535 - $67,394
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 03/25/2026

POSITION: Library Learning and Staff Development Supervisor

LOCATION: Suffolk Public Library (Suffolk VA)

SALARY: $54,535 - $67,394

Suffolk Public Library is looking for someone to lead the Library’s learning and

staff development efforts, oversee the entire employee onboarding process, serve as the library’s leader on equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging trainings, and serve as

volunteer coordinator.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under limited supervision, serves as the supervisor of Learning & Staff Development for the library. Responsible for researching, planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating learning and staff development for all staff and ensures that all services are in alignment with the library and city’s strategic goals. Responsible for developing and implementing all public and staff training and supervising, training, and evaluating staff in their ongoing skill development in partnership with other managers and supervisors, establishing proficiency standards for staff, researching and formulating long range goals, developing guidelines and procedures, and offering occasional public training and informational program development. Facilitates new library staff orientation and onboarding. Serves as the library’s Volunteer Coordinator. Reports to the Director of Libraries.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages, implements, and supervises the operations for Learning and Staff Development for the Suffolk Public Library.
• Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates subordinate staff and provides guidance to volunteers in the work to be performed and ensures compliance with library policies and procedures.
• Manages the library’s learning management system and intranet.  
• Performs administrative duties such as preparing and analyzing statistical reports, performing outreach to staff, monitoring discretionary spending of a budget, and delivering trainings and classes.
• Prepares statistical and financial reports for levels of service, attendance, transactions, etc. Prepares and produces financial/budgetary reports monthly.
• Designs, develops, and delivers employee training and development programs through a variety of formats including e-learning, instructor-led classes, and other performance aids; coordinates and oversees the design, development and delivery of such programs/services by library staff.
• Conduct assessments and analyses to define performance, skill and knowledge gaps and recommend training and development to drive individual and department-wide capability and performance improvement.
• Design and develop programs and curriculum, partner with internal subject matter experts (SME) and/or external vendors to achieve defined training, learning and development objectives.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy for training and development programs.
• Establish and maintain individual and organizational performance evaluation methods for training content, delivery, activities, engagement and outcomes. Utilize metrics to validate knowledge transfer and return on investment.
• Partners with the library management team to recommend and develop employee engagement programs and activities that enhance employment experience.
• Identify training needs, recommending and implementing solutions, and evaluating and measuring effectiveness.
• Schedules training sessions, develops registration procedures, ensures that the facility is set up, ensures that employees are notified, and coordinates other practical elements involved with planning professional development activities
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of a comprehensive training strategy ensuring strategic alignment of training and development with business goals.
• Utilize industry standards to design and conduct staff assessments; develop individual and/or group strategies; and analyze data to determine department current and future needs.
• Develop strategies to meet training needs; and develop short and long-range plans and objectives for training and staff development programs.
• Plan, develop and conduct training to a diverse group; coordinate with library managers and other City departments to develop and/or provide access to web-based instruction to promote research skills and information literacy; and develop training objectives and monitor employee learning.
• Identifies regional and national training resources and coordinates the Suffolk Public Library's participation.
• Assist on organizational development projects.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends, policies, methods and technologies in the library field.
• Implement changes when appropriate.
• Coaches and supports employees with developing their skills and improving job performance.
• Research, seek and manage professional development grants; and develop and monitor Suffolk Public Library training budget.
• Facilitates new library staff orientation and onboarding.
• Researches and implements new methods of training delivery to facilitate different learning styles and changing education needs.
• Coordinates continuing education opportunities for all staff and actively seeks out development opportunities to bring to library staff.
• Assesses the success of each training session, studies follow-up evaluations, prepares related reports, and recommends improvements.
• Serves as a resource staff to identify and access professional literature, training materials, and training opportunities.
• Partner with SME to plan, conduct and deliver Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) learning identifying unconscious bias, gender norms, and terminology.
• Coordinates and implements DEI learning to include tutorial, in-person and virtual sessions; provide tools for continued DEI discussions that achieve long lasting impact. Assist with the design and delivery of programs and initiatives to attract, retain and promote a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Develop, plan, and lead training programs; ensure all aspects meet departmental needs, areas such as leadership development, instructional best practices, and improvement initiatives.
• Selects or develops appropriate training materials such as handouts, training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, and reference materials.
• Attends or conducts staff meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training and/or professional classes, seminars, or conferences to further develop professional skills.
• Recruiting, training, and supervising new volunteers.
• Collecting volunteer information, availability, and skills, and maintaining an up-to-date database.
• Performs tasks at the circulation desk of the library including checking library materials in and out, preparing books to be shelved, registering and processing library cards, collecting materials for the book depository, and securing the library at the end of the business day.
• Directs, advises, provides, assists, and instructs patrons with locating library materials, answering reference and directional questions, and placing reserve requests.
• Maintains, selects, assigns, and develops a collection based on patron needs and interests.
• Receives, reviews, and responds to patron complaints.
• Monitor and evaluate library public services, facilities and staff in the absence of Library Management.
• May lead, facilitate, and participate in City and department teams to develop strategic plans, resolve problems, and improve current processes.
• Participates in the Library Supervisor Team to set strategic directions, evaluate policies and procedures, develop new programs, services and initiatives and communicate important information and changes with staff.
• Performs related work as required.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in education, human resources, technology or a related field, and 3 to 5 years of experience in training, education, or a related field including 1 to 2 years of administrative/supervisory responsibilities; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Requires a valid driver's license.

CLOSING DATE: March 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: www.suffolkpubliclibrary.com/careers

POSITION: Deputy Director, Chesapeake Public Libraries
LOCATION: 298 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
SALARY: Starting Range: $93,760 - $154,704 (Commensurate with education and experience)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 03/19/2026

DATE ENTERED: 02/28/26
POSITION: Youth Services Manager (Librarian II)
LOCATION: Falls Church, VA
APPLY BY: 03/06/26

DATE ENTERED: 02/28/26
POSITION: Youth Services Manager (Librarian I)
LOCATION: Falls Church, VA
APPLY BY: 03/06/26

DATE ENTERED: February 19, 2026
POSITION: Library Director
LOCATION: Mathews, VA
APPLY BY: 3/27/26

Library Director, Mathews Memorial Library, Mathews, Virginia

The Mathews Memorial Library Board of Trustees seeks a Library Director with a passion for community service and a dedication to offering high-quality, innovative library programs, services and resources to patrons of all ages.

The Mathews Memorial Library serves a small, waterfront community of just over 9,000 residents, with 3,276 of them being library patrons.  Over the years, the library has made significant progress in both expanding its physical space and enhancing its role as a center of learning within the community.  In addition to its current collection of over 46,000 items, the library, partnering with the Mathews County Historical Society, Inc., houses their respective collections of archival research materials, memorabilia and books related to Virginia.  In recognition of its outstanding service to the community, the library was selected by the Institute of Museum and Library Services in 2005 as the best rural library in the United States.

Mathews County is a scenic peninsula along the Chesapeake Bay with 214 miles of shoreline.  Mathews offers a slow-paced, small-town feel with no traffic lights and a historic Main Street.  It is a rural, secluded community known for its maritime history, local seafood, and quiet, natural beauty.  In addition to water and wildlife enthusiasts, artists, writers and retirees across the U.S., attracted to the charm and tranquility of the area, have moved to the county, making it a vibrate community.  

General Statement of Duties

The Library Director will serve as the chief administrator of the Mathews Memorial Library, reporting directly to the Board of Trustees and will provide leadership and vision, building on the library’s existing stature, implementing and enhancing the library’s innovative programsandcontinuing its community involvement.

The Director will lead and inspire the library’s dedicated team of professionals, establishing a work environment that honors the unique skills of each one, enabling each to work professionally with autonomy.  The Director will maintain effective communication with the Board of Trustees, the Friends of the Mathews Memorial Library and the community, while representing the library to civic organizations, businesses, nonprofits, schools and county government.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of policy, services, programs, funding strategies, budgeting, facility maintenance, technology and I.T. training
• Develop and recommend the annual library budget and provide oversight of its implementation
• Develop and implement strategic goals and manage fiscal resources in partnership with the county Fiscal Officer and the Library of Virginia
• Fulfill requirements established by the Library of Virginia related to state funding
• Lead efforts to secure funding through grants and other opportunities
• Secure and oversee contracts executed for good and/or services
• Oversee and support outreach programs
• Support and enhance the library website and digital collections
• Support acquisitions for the library’s genealogical collections and archival research materials
• Maintain an active program of public relations
• Oversee hiring, and staff development; and conduct periodic staff performance evaluations
• Approve selection of all books and other library material.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of all phases of library work and administration
• Familiarity with Virginia state statistical reporting systems
• Strong management and leadership skills to deliver quality services efficiently
• Ability to act decisively and solve problems creatively and in a timely fashion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
• Competent technical skills, including word processing; spread sheets, etc.
• Ability to maintain respectful relations with staff, patrons and volunteers
• Strong customer service skills; ability to explain library policies and rationale for decisions in delivery of service
• Knowledge of marketing and promotion of the library and its services
• Familiarity with Integrated Library Systems (ILS) or Library Management Systems (LMS)
• Up to date knowledge of current library technologies, digital resources, and online services
• Familiarity with content management systems for library website development
• Ability to work in a consortia environment in developing electronic collections
• Willingness to participate in state and regional library partnerships and organizations.

Requirements:  Preferred qualifications: A master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution.  Candidates with an undergraduate degree will be considered if they are willing to begin work in an accredited program and receive the master’s degree within three years.

Salary:  Compensation dependent on qualifications.

Benefits

• State Health Benefits including Dental and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance 
• Disability Benefits
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Virginia Retirement System 
• Optional Deferred Compensation Savings Program

Application Submission

Interested candidates should complete the application form found on the Mathews County Website County-Employment-Application-PDF along with a cover letter, stating why you are interested in this position.  You may include your resume, if it contains additional information that you think is pertinent.

Send the completed application to the following address:  

County Administration Office
P.O. Box 839
Mathews, VA 23109

Applications must be received by the end of the business day on the announced deadline date. Applications are not kept on file after a position has been filled. 

The search for this position closes on March 27, 2026.

More Information 

DATE ENTERED: February 13, 2026
POSITION: Business and Public Affairs Collections Librarian
LOCATION: Richmond, VA
APPLY BY: 3/13/26

The Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Business and Public Affairs Librarian The Business and Public Affairs Collections Librarian will work collaboratively with the collections team, Academic Outreach colleagues, and University faculty to develop relevant research collections. The successful candidate will join a culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber. 

Responsibilities 

Reporting to the Head, Collection Analysis and Investment, the Business and Public Affairs Collections Librarian assumes a leadership role in developing, assessing, managing, and promoting the use of collections in all formats. Works closely with other members of the Collections Team with responsibilities for a $12.5 million acquisitions budget, to develop policy and procedures to sustain and foster excellent teaching and research collections, including those from smaller, lesser-known, and international presses with a variety of perspectives. Subject responsibilities include accounting, business administration, criminal justice, economics, finance, homeland security and emergency preparedness, information systems, management, marketing, political science, public administration, urban planning, and related disciplines. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Use appropriate qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze and develop collections and to measure them against peer institutions. 

• Work with other subject specialist librarians to cultivate strong relationships with the faculty to support their teaching and research missions and to keep them informed of collections appropriate to their work. 

• Participate in opportunities in state and regional initiatives for developing electronic resources and digital collections. 

The Business and Public Affairs Collections Librarian is expected to be active professionally and to contribute to developments in the field. Faculty with the VCU Libraries are evaluated, and promoted, on the basis of job performance, scholarship, and service.

Required Qualifications 

• ALA-accredited graduate degree or accredited graduate degree in another appropriate discipline. 

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. 

• Understanding of scholarly literature and an awareness of national trends in scholarly publishing. 

• Knowledge of library information technology and applications 

• Initiative and creativity, willingness to collaborate and to share information, and the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities. 

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. 

• Strong service orientation. 

• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Academic background in business with advanced degree in business, public affairs, legal studies, or related disciplines. 

• Two or more years’ experience developing collections and selecting print and electronic resources in a research library. 

• Experience using and evaluating electronic resources. 

Candidates need not meet the preferred qualifications to be fully considered. We value many individual and unique skills that would strengthen the VCU Libraries and our teams. 

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience and internal salary equity; not less than $62,000 annually. This is a full-time, non-tenured faculty position. 12-month faculty benefits apply, including 24 vacation days annually and choice of retirement and annuity plans, as well as a professional development allowance. For more information about benefits, see the Faculty Benefits page. 

Interviews: Initial interviews will be conducted virtually. We anticipate inviting finalists to campus. 

About VCU Libraries 

Libraries at Virginia Commonwealth University, including the James Branch Cabell Library on the Monroe Park Campus and the Health Sciences Library on the MCV Campus, employ over 60 professionals and 64 staff with annual expenditures exceeding $26 million. VCU also operates academic programs in Doha, Qatar, supported by a library there, and in various locations

throughout the U.S. and the world. The VCU Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, Center for Research Libraries, Coalition for Networked Information, National Digital Stewardship Alliance, Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition, and the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA), a statewide networking consortium for shared access to electronic and print resources, as well as a Resource Library in the Network of the National Library of Medicine, among others. The VCU Libraries uses the following packages for its system architecture: Alma, Primo, Rapido, Digital Commons, ArchivesSpace, and Omeka. The print serials collections of the VCU libraries represent unique holdings committed to regional print retention programs, such as ASERL. VCU has been a selective, regional depository library in the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) since 1971, as well as a depository for government documents of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our present collection is focused on electronic government documents. 

For more information about the VCU Libraries, please visit our home page at https://www.library.vcu.edu/. Review of applications will begin March 13, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, go to https://www.vcujobs.com/, complete the application and submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and the names, email addresses, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.  

Questions? Please contact: Karen Caryat [email protected]. 

About Virginia Commonwealth University 

We are the university for Virginia. We know that the unique backgrounds and life experiences ofthe VCU community are what drive the university forward. Together, we’re forging a future thatis built by us. Here, artists and engineers, doctors and designers come together to reimagine the 

human experience and tackle the problems of tomorrow. For information about the City of Richmond, see: https://www.visitrichmondva.com/ 

VCUenrolls more than 29,000 students in more than 200 academic programs across its urbancampuses: the downtown Monroe Park and MCV campuses in Richmond; the Rice RiversCenter in Charles City, Virginia; satellite locations in Fairfax, Virginia, and Abingdon, Virginia;and a campus in Doha, Qatar, for the School of the Arts. VCUis designated as a researchuniversity with very high research activity by the Carnegie Foundation, garnering more than$550 million in sponsored research from federal and other agencies in FY2025. The NationalScience Foundation ranked VCU among the top 50 public research universities in the country,and we are one of only 84 public universities nationwide to be designated by the CarnegieFoundation as “Community Engaged” with “Very High Research Activity.” 

VCU’s mission, is to serve as one national urban public research institution dedicated to thesuccess and well-being of our students, patients, faculty, staff and community through: 

• Real-world learning that furthers civic engagement, inquiry, discovery and innovation.

• Research that expands the boundaries of new knowledge and creative expression and promotes translational applications to improve the quality of human life.

• Interdisciplinary collaborations and community partnerships that advance innovation, enhance cultural and economic vitality, and solve society’s most complex challenges. 

• Health sciences that preserve and restore health for all people, seek the cause and cure of diseases through groundbreaking research and educate those who serve humanity. 

• Deeply ingrained core values of diversity, inclusion and equity that provide a safe, trusting and supportive environment to explore, create, learn and serve. 

Virginia Commonwealth University is an urban research institution with a richly diverse university community and commitment to multicultural opportunities. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, political affiliation or disability.

DATE ENTERED: February 11, 2026
POSITION: Senior Manager of Library Projects
LOCATION: Charlottesville, VA or Remote

DATE ENTERED: February 5, 2026
POSITION: University Archivist
LOCATION: Williamsburg, VA
APPLY BY: 3/3/26

DATE ENTERED: February 5, 2025
POSITION: Librarian II
LOCATION: Virginia Beach, VA
APPLY BY: 3/2/26