Library Assistant Part Time

City of Hoover•Vestavia Hills, AL

3d•$33,093 - $36,504

About The Position

The Library Assistant is a part-time, front-line position supporting daily library operations and services. Library Assistants may be assigned to any library division, including Public Services, Youth Services, Technology & Marketing, Community Services, Materials Management, Arts, and Administration. They work under the direction of senior staff. The role requires reliability, flexibility, teamwork, attention to detail, and a willingness to perform routine work that supports excellent library service.

Requirements

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 that includes weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, push heavy carts, and lift up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous library or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Provide knowledgeable, responsive, and welcoming customer service to patrons, supporting a positive customer experience in public-facing and behind-the-scenes work.
Sort books into categories, shelve library materials, read shelves, and maintain the appearance of book shelves.
Assist clerical staff as needed with processing books, taping spine labels, making copies, and related tasks.
Assist with programs and staff service areas as needed.
Help set up meeting rooms and keep assigned areas neat, organized, and presentable.
Assist patrons with material selection and answer reader’s advisory questions.
Help patrons with Internet searches and electronic databases.
Process materials and prepare and process book holds, intra-library loans, and inter-library loans.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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