Library Specialist, Passport Services

City of Hoover • Vestavia Hills, AL

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About The Position

Assists patrons with material selection; answers reader's advisory questions; plans and implements weekly adult library programs and services; analyzes department's collection to develop a collection to meet the needs of the community; plans and implements outreach to senior living facilities; 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; 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
• Passport Certification from the US Passport Services is not necessary when applying, but must be obtained within 6 (months) months of employment
• Certified as a Notary Public is not required when applying but is required within six (6) months of employment
• 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 adult library programs and services
• Analyzes department's collection to develop a collection to meet the needs of the community
• Plans and implements outreach to senior living facilities
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees