Library Specialist, Children/Teen

City of Hoover (AL)•Hoover, AL

38d

About The Position

Assists patrons with material selection; answers reader's advisory questions; plans and implements weekly preschool story time and children's programs and services; 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; prepares informational or educational programming for patrons and handles related publicity; supervises department on nights and weekends in absence of Coordinator; conducts outreach to local schools, daycare facilities or other community events; other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent with Two (2) years of Library Experience OR Associates 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 include weekdays, nights and weekends

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Library Science

Responsibilities

Assists patrons with material selection
Answers reader's advisory questions
Plans and implements weekly preschool story time and children's programs and services
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
Prepares informational or educational programming for patrons and handles related publicity
Supervises department on nights and weekends in absence of Coordinator
Conducts outreach to local schools, daycare facilities or other community events
Other duties as assigned