Library Specialist

City of Hoover; Patton Chapel (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hoover Library seeks a customer‑oriented library assistant to support material selection, reader advisory services, and passport/notary duties. The role includes operating the Bookmobile and coordinating adult programs across divisions, with a focus on serving diverse community needs.

You will plan outreach to senior living facilities, curate collections, and assist patrons with databases and online resources. A flexible schedule is required, including weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with two years of library experience or an associates degree with one year of library experience or a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Experience operating a computer, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills.
• Ability to maneuver among high and low shelves and to load/unload heavy carts and equipment.
• Flexible schedule including weekdays, nights and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain/maintain City of Hoover Driver's Permit.
• Passport certification not required at apply but must be obtained within 6 months.
• Notary Public not required at apply but must be obtained within 6 months.
• Master's Degree in Library Science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with material selection and downloadables; respond to reader's advisory questions; provide passport agent services; notarize documents.
• Plan and implement adult library programs and services; coordinate outreach to senior living facilities.
• Analyze the department's collection to meet community needs; classify materials; manage holds and inter-library loans.
• Assist patrons with Internet searches and electronic databases; keep statistics; update procedures.
• Operate the Bookmobile to promote library services; manage vehicle maintenance and coordinate with Fleet Management.
• Supervise the department on nights and weekends in the absence of the Coordinator; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree + 1 year library experience

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Master's Degree in Library Science (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Hiring Range: $40,996.80 - $45,198.40

Starting salary may be adjusted depending on experience

This position may be assigned to work in any division of the Library: Children's and Teen, Community Services, Public Services, Administration, Technology, Materials Management or Arts

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent with Two (2) years of Library Experience

OR

Associates Degree with One (1) year of Library Experience

OR

Bachelor's Degree or higher

2. Experience operating a computer, including Microsoft Office

3. Excellent internal and external customer service skills

4. Ability to maneuver among high and low shelves

5. Ability to load and unload heavy carts and equipment

6. Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, nights and weekends

7. Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover Driver's Permit

8. Passport Certification from the US Passport Services is not necessary when applying, but must be obtained within (6) months of employment

9. Certified as a Notary Public is not required when applying but is required within six (6) months of employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree in Library Science

Responsibilities

Assists patrons with material selection and downloadables; answer reader's advisory questions; provides passport agent services; notarizes documents for the public; answers reader's advisory questions; plans and implements adult library programs and services; plans and implements adult library programs and services for senior living facilities; plans and implements outreach to senior living facilities; analyzes department's collection to develop a collection to meet the needs of the community; classifies materials; prepares and processes book holds, intra-library loans and inter-library loans; assists patrons with Internet searches and electronic databases; maintain statistics; keep procedures up to date; operates the Bookmobile in the community to promote library services; responsible for vehicle maintenance schedule, reports vehicle maintenance issues and coordinates repairs with City of Hoover Fleet Management; prepares informational or educational programming for patrons and handles related publicity; supervises department on nights and weekends in absence of Coordinator; other duties as assigned.