City of Hoover is hiring: Library Specialist, Children/Teen in Birmingham

Library Specialist, Children/Teen

City of Hoover – Library Department

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with at least two (2) years of library experience
• Or Associate’s Degree with one (1) year of library experience
• Or 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
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to includes weekdays, nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library Science

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with material selection and answer reader's advisory questions
• Plan and implement weekly preschool story time and children's programs and services
• Develop a collection to meet community needs
• Classify materials
• Prepare and process book holds, intra‑library loans and inter‑library loans
• Assist patrons with internet searches and electronic databases
• Prepare informational or educational programming for patrons and handle related publicity
• Supervise the department on nights and weekends in the absence of the Coordinator
• Conduct outreach to local schools, daycare facilities and other community events
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Details

Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Other
Industry: Government Administration