Library Specialist: Frontline Reference, Circulation & Programs

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

Job summary

The City of Hoover's Library Services is seeking a Library Specialist to provide paraprofessional support across divisions, delivering reference, circulation, reader’s advisory, and technology assistance while ensuring a welcoming patron experience.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED with library experience (or higher degrees), strong computer skills (Microsoft Office), excellent customer service, physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and flexibility to work weekdays, nights, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with two years’ library experience.
• Associates degree with one year library experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference, reader’s advisory, circulation, and technology assistance.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to patrons and staff.
• Support library operations across divisions as assigned.
• Work independently within library policies and procedures and exercise initiative.

Skills

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Physical ability

Flexible schedule

Driver's license

Passport certification readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED with 2 years library experience

Associates Degree with 1 year library experience

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Job description

The City of Hoover's Library Services is seeking a Library Specialist to provide paraprofessional support across divisions, delivering reference, circulation, reader’s advisory, and technology assistance while ensuring a welcoming patron experience.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED with library experience (or higher degrees), strong computer skills (Microsoft Office), excellent customer service, physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and flexibility to work weekdays, nights, and