Library Specialist Full Time

City of Hoover; Birmingham (AL); In loco; USD 42.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Hoover is seeking a Library Specialist to join our library team. This paraprofessional position delivers front-line library services, helps patrons, assists with programs, and supports collections across divisions such as Public Services and Youth Services.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, flexibility to work days, evenings, and weekends, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. A high school diploma or higher with library experience meets the basic qualifications.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of library experience.
• Associate's degree with 1 year of library experience.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Experience operating a computer, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and maneuver on shelves.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, nights and weekends.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain City of Hoover Driver's Permit.
• Passport certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

Mansioni

• Provide reference, reader's advisory, circulation, and technology assistance.
• Support programs, outreach, and library services for the assigned division.
• Assist with collection management and specialized functions such as passport services.
• Operate independently within established policies and procedures.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Driver's license

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Master’s degree in Library Studies (preferred)

Descrizione del lavoro

Hiring Range $41,828.80 - $46,113.60

The Library Specialist is a paraprofessional position that provides library services and operational support within an assigned area. Specialists may be assigned to any division of the library. Divisions of the library include Public Services, Youth Services, Technology & Marketing, Community Services, Materials Management, Arts and Administration.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with Two (2) years of Library Experience
• Associates Degree with One (1) year of Library Experience
• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Experience operating a computer, including Microsoft Office
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks; push and unload heavy carts, lift up to 40 lbs and maneuver among high and low shelves
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, nights and weekends
• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover Driver's Permit
• Passport Certification from the US Department of State is not necessary when applying, but must be obtained within (6) months of employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program in Library and Information Studies
• Previous library experience

Provides a high degree of customer service; provides knowledgeable, responsive, and welcoming assistance to patrons; ensures all work, whether public-facing or behind the scenes, supports a positive customer experience; Provides direct service to the public, including reference, reader’s advisory, circulation, and technology assistance; supports or delivers programs, outreach, and other library services to either adults or children, depending on assigned division; Library Specialists assigned to Youth Services may require storytelling; assists with some collection management and other specialized functions, such as passport services; performs technical and operational duties within the assigned area; assists with problem-solving and responds appropriately to customer needs; performs other duties as assigned by supervisor;

Library Specialists work independently within established policies and procedures and are expected to exercise judgment and initiative. Specialists may provide operational leadership within their assigned area when a Librarian or Manager is unavailable.