Library Assistant I : Seasonal - Central Library - Public Service - Circulation SE at City of Chesapeake in Chesapeake, VA

The Library Assistant I SE position requires exemplary customer service skills and a commitment to outstanding service.
The Chesapeake Public Library (CPL) is seeking individuals with a heart for the community who share our mission to build bridges to discovery through professionalism, collaboration, curiosity, communication, and solution-focused service to join our team as a Library Assistant I SE.

CPL prides itself on exemplifying the City of Chesapeake CARES (Courtesy, Attentiveness, Responsiveness, Empowerment, Stewardship) standards to our internal and external customers. The ideal candidate for a library position is someone with a commitment to service who possesses a growth mindset and is looking for a career focused on service to others.

Responsibilities of the Library Assistant I include:

* Ability to use library and computer software to perform account maintenance; check in/out library material; assist with maintaining various reports and/or records; troubleshoot computers; and copy, transcribe, enter and post data or information. Ability to renew, request, receive and inspect library materials; shelving; and sorting. Ability to assist with online resources; tablets and mobile devices; reader's advisory; and use of other library materials and equipment. Ability to operate, perform weekly maintenance, and troubleshoot Automated Material Handling (AMH) equipment. Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.

Other duties as assigned may include: Ability to work at any public service desk (Circulation, Adult Services, or Youth and Family Services); register new users; handle room reservations; handle various forms of tender and cash registers; point of sale machines; reconciling money; and process fees, fines, sales, and donations.