Library Specialist

Summary

OverviewHiring Range: $40,996.80 - $45,198.40Starting salary may be adjusted depending on experienceThis position may be assigned to work in any division of the Library: Children's and Teen, Community Services, Public Services, Administration, Technology, Materials Management or ArtsQualifications1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent with Two (2) years of Library ExperienceORAssociates Degree with One (1) year of Library ExperienceORBachelor's Degree or higher2. Experience operating a computer, including Microsoft Office3. Excellent internal and external customer service skills4. Ability to maneuver among high and low shelves5. Ability to load and unload heavy carts and equipment6. Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, nights and weekends7. Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover Driver's Permit8. Passport Certification from the US Passport Services is not necessary when applying, but must be obtained within (6) months of employment9. Certified as a Notary Public is not required when applying but is required within six (6) months of employmentPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master's Degree in Library ScienceResponsibilitiesAssists patrons with material selection and downloadables; answer reader's advisory questions; provides passport agent services; notarizes documents for the public; answers reader's advisory questions; plans and implements adult library programs and services; plans and implements adult library programs and services for senior living facilities; plans and implements outreach to senior living facilities; analyzes department's collection to develop a collection to meet the needs of the community; classifies materials; prepares and processes book holds, intra-library loans and inter-library loans; assists patrons with Internet searches and electronic databases; maintain statistics; keep procedures up to date; operates the Bookmobile in the community to promote library services; responsible for vehicle maintenance schedule, reports vehicle maintenance issues and coordinates repairs with City of Hoover Fleet Management; prepares informational or educational programming for patrons and handles related publicity; supervises department on nights and weekends in absence of Coordinator; other duties as assigned.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

OverviewHiring Range: $40,996.80 - $45,198.40Starting salary may be adjusted depending on experienceThis position may be assigned to work in any division of the Library: Children's and Teen, Community Services, Public Services, Administration, Technology, Materials Management or ArtsQualifications1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent with Two (2) years of Library ExperienceORAssociates Degree with One (1) year of Library ExperienceORBachelor's Degree or higher2. Experience operating a computer, including Microsoft Office3. Excellent internal and external customer service skills4. Ability to maneuver among high and low shelves5. Ability to load and unload heavy carts and equipment6. Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, nights and weekends7. Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover Driver's Permit8. Passport Certification from the US Passport Services is not necessary when applying, but must be obtained within (6) months of employment9. Certified as a Notary Public is not required when applying but is required within six (6) months of employmentPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master's Degree in Library ScienceResponsibilitiesAssists patrons with material selection and downloadables; answer reader's advisory questions; provides passport agent services; notarizes documents for the public; answers reader's advisory questions; plans and implements adult library programs and services; plans and implements adult library programs and services for senior living facilities; plans and implements outreach to senior living facilities; analyzes department's collection to develop a collection to meet the needs of the community; classifies materials; prepares and processes book holds, intra-library loans and inter-library loans; assists patrons with Internet searches and electronic databases; maintain statistics; keep procedures up to date; operates the Bookmobile in the community to promote library services; responsible for vehicle maintenance schedule, reports vehicle maintenance issues and coordinates repairs with City of Hoover Fleet Management; prepares informational or educational programming for patrons and handles related publicity; supervises department on nights and weekends in absence of Coordinator; other duties as assigned.#J-18808-Ljbffr