Library Technician I / Circulation (Part-Time)

Library Technician I

Circulation (Part-Time)

Part-Time: Non-Exempt

Posted on : September 3, 2025

1721 Oxmoor Road
Homewood, AL 35209
(205) 332-6600
www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org

The Homewood Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. Homewood Public Library makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, status as a veteran, or any other legally protected status.

The Homewood Public Library is a Drug-Free Workplace

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Job Title: Library Technician I (Part-Time)

Department: Circulation

FLSA-Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $15.75 an hour.

LIBRARY SUMMARY

The Homewood Public Library is located just south of Birmingham, Alabama. The Library serves a community of just over 26,000 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 23 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.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, provides excellent customer service to the public and coworkers; performs normal library clerical duties; assists patrons with reader advisory and location of reference materials; contributes to online content; works in other departments as needed; performs other duties as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Patron Assistance
- Maintains a welcoming and friendly demeanor when assisting patrons.
- Works scheduled times at the public desk.
- Creates and updates library cards.
- 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.
Clerical
- 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.
- Performs other duties as required.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of general purpose and function of Homewood Public Library. Knowledge of Dewey Decimal system. Knowledge of and ability to use Sierra Cataloging software, Zoom Video and Web Conferencing system, and the Internet and Windows systems used by the library. Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing excellent customer and personal services, including customer needs assessment, meeting the standards for service, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Skill to manage time efficiently. Skill to communicate effectively both verbally and in written format with Supervisors, Peers, and Subordinates. Skill to perform basic computer/keyboarding functions. Skill to alphabetize. Skill to operate basic library equipment such as copiers and computers.
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with associates and patrons. Ability to work independently and follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to spend a portion of the work day engaged in physical work involving standing, stooping, pushing book trucks, and carrying moderately heavy loads. Mobility to maneuver among high and low shelves.
Credentials and Experience:

High school diploma or GED.
Three years related customer service experience preferred.

Special Requirements:

Must be willing to undergo a criminal background check and drug test.

Hours, Salary and Benefits:
Salary and Benefits: $15.75 per hour. 19 hours per week including some nights and weekends. Specifically - Monday evenings until 9:15 PM, Fridays until 6:15 PM and two weekends per month (every other weekend).
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