Oneallibrary is hiring: Library Assistant II - Full-time in Birmingham

Title: Library Assistant II, Full-Time, Adult & Young Adult Department Description We are seeking a curious, community-oriented reader who will assist the Young Adult Librarian in achieving teen engagement goals, provide thoughtful reading/listening/viewing suggestions to teen and adult patrons, engage with the public by answering questions at the Reference Desk, and troubleshoot computer and/or digital services issues. Essential Functions Promote resources and services to teens and their families through in-person engagement, email, and social media. Assist the Young Adult Librarian with developing, implementing, and staffing in-library programs, outreach programs, and passive programs for middle school and high school students. Assist the Young Adult Librarian in presenting readers’ advisory to teens in creative ways, such as decorated book displays, reading lists, bookmarks, website recommendations, and social media reels. Assist Adult & Young Adult department librarians with collection development and management projects, such as purchasing and weeding materials. Answer questions and phone calls at the Reference Desk regarding library materials, Teen & Adult events, readers’ advisory, building amenities, digital services, research, local resources, and more. Complete routine library tasks, such as searching for library materials, placing holds on materials for patrons, and organizing Young Adult & Adult collections. Coordinate and direct teen volunteers & interns to complete routine tasks, inventory, and creative service projects if the Young Adult Librarian is unavailable. Provide basic technology troubleshooting to patrons in computer use, web search, public printing, mobile printing, and using the library’s digital resources on personal devices. Performs similar or related work as required or as situation dictates. Abilities, Skills, and Knowledge Required Possesses excellent customer service skills when communicating with the public; ability to use tact, courtesy and good judgement. Ability to demonstrate willingness to engage, support, and inspire teen library users. Ability to demonstrate knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of Young Adult library materials, both print and electronic. Knowledge of library amenities and the ability to provide information about library policies. Proficient skill with computers, the Internet, database searching, media literacy, Microsoft Office Systems or comparable program suite. Ability to communicate effectively and present ideas orally and in writing to patrons and staff. Ability to move carts and bins loaded with library materials. Ability to carry out tasks independently and work collaboratively with a team. Education/Experience Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Library work experience or experience working with the public is preferred. Hours and Pay 40 hours per week; one night a week and every third weekend required. Starting salary $37,800.29. Health insurance plan, life insurance, Alabama State Employee’s Retirement System, 11 paid holidays, plus 3 personal days, 12 days of vacation per year. Applicants should submit a cover letter, completed resume and application via email to Katie Moellering at jobs@oneallibrary.org by August 6, 2025. Recurring applicants who submitted resumes within the last six weeks should submit a new cover letter and resume to be considered for this position; we will use the application that is already on file. Applications are available at www.oneallibrary.org. The successful candidate must pass a background check and a drug test. No phone calls. #J-18808-Ljbffr