Library Technician I​/Children's Department

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The Homewood Public Library is a Drug-Free Workplace

Job Title: Library Technician I (Part-Time)

Department: Children's Dept.

FLSA-Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $16.50 an hour.

• The mission of the Homewood Public Library is to bring people, information, and ideas together to enrich lives, build community, and inspire lifelong learning.
• The Homewood Public Library is located just south of Birmingham, Alabama. The Library serves a community of almost 28,000 residents but is also a member of the Jefferson County Library Cooperative, so all residents of Jefferson County can use this facility.
• The award‑winning Homewood Public Library has consistently been rated one of the top libraries in the state of Alabama.
• This 53,000‑square‑foot facility has two auditoriums, eight meeting rooms, and six study rooms. It is open 67 hours per week and has 25 full‑time employees and 30 part‑time employees.
• The Homewood Public Library is a well‑funded library with an annual budget of just over $3 million dollars.
• The Homewood Library Foundation and the Friends of the Homewood Library are both very active support groups of the Homewood Public Library.

Under supervision of the Children’s Department Head:

• Assists patrons with departmental information, materials, and services.
• Performs normal library clerical duties.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Maintains a welcoming and friendly demeanor when assisting patrons.
• Works scheduled times at the public desk.
• Assists with reader advisory virtually, on the phone, and in person.
• Locates materials for patrons both in house and throughout system and places them on hold as necessary.
• Assists patrons with library resources including, but not limited to, digital services, physical equipment, and software.
• Assists in other departments as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Pulls and routes material to other libraries and/or in‑house reserved material shelves.
• Assists with curbside‑related duties as needed.
• Participates in educational opportunities to further knowledge.
• Shelves books within the department and in other departments as needed.
• Assists with library events when necessary.
• Creates displays for special collections and to highlight upcoming library events.
• Contributes to online content.
• Performs other duties as required.

• best practices and current trends in children’s services, including guidelines and standards published by the American Library Association, Alabama Library Association, and other relevant organizations.
• Dewey Decimal System, books, and authors.
• the Internet and Windows systems.

• manage time efficiently.
• communicate effectively with a variety of residents and City personnel using tact, courtesy, and good judgement.
• perform basic computer/keyboarding functions.
• operate basic library equipment such as computers, copiers, and printers.

• maneuver among high and low shelves, bend and stoop, stand for long periods of time, and manipulate heavy objects up to fifty pounds.
• understand and follow oral and written instructions and to work independently.
• establish and maintain an effective working relationship with associates and patrons.
• perform job safely in accordance with library safety procedures.

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year’s library experience or other equivalent combinations of training and experience are acceptable.

• Must be willing to undergo a criminal background check and drug test.
• Current contributors to the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) are ineligible for part‑time positions.

• $16.50 per hour. 19 hours per week including some nights and weekends. This position is needed for the following shifts:
  • Tuesday closing (until 9 p.m.)
  • Wednesday & Friday closings (until 6 p.m.)