Part-Time Library Assistant — Front Desk & Shelving

City of Hoover; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Hoover is seeking a Library Assistant to support daily library operations across divisions. This part-time, front-line position requires flexibility across weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong customer service, and basic computer skills.

The role includes shelving, processing materials, and assisting with programs. Salary range shown is $33,092.80 to $36,504.00 per year.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills.
• Experience operating a computer, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to alphabetize.
• Ability to maneuver among high and low shelves.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, push heavy carts, lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Sort books into categories and shelves library materials.
• Read shelves and maintain appearance of book shelves.
• Assist clerical staff with processing books, spine labels, copies, etc.
• Assist with programs and staff service areas as needed.
• Prepare and process book holds, intra-library loans and inter-library loans.
• Provide high level customer service and support daily library operations.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Alphabetizing

Shelf navigation

Flexible schedule

Physical tasks (lift 40 lbs)

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Hoover is seeking a Library Assistant to support daily library operations across divisions. This part-time, front-line position requires flexibility across weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong customer service, and basic computer skills.

The role includes shelving, processing materials, and assisting with programs. Salary range shown is $33,092.80 to $36,504.00 per year.