Adult Services Coordinator

Livingston Parish Library•Hammond, LA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Adult Services Coordinator performs varied library duties and assists patrons with adult services, including finding information and using library resources to meet specific needs. The role supports Adult Services at the Albany/Springfield Branch and assists the Head of Community Engagement with parish-wide programs and initiatives. The coordinator plans and conducts branch-level programming for adults aged 18 or older under the direction and supervision of the Head of Community Engagement and Branch Manager, and works with other adult coordinators on shared programming and events. The position also provides outreach to area institutions and community groups as needed and offers backup circulation and adult reference support when the branch is short staffed. The schedule is Monday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Tuesday 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., Wednesday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Friday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with alternating Saturdays in the full-time rotation. Employment is at will. Conditions of employment include completing an assessment test, providing degree transcripts if applicable, and successfully completing background and motor vehicle record checks. Assessment tests are sent by email after the application is completed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any field, or two years of experience working in a public library in a role requiring independent work and thinking.
Working knowledge of adult books and related materials.
Ability to work independently while following the direction of the Branch Manager and Head of Community Engagement.
Initiative to identify and complete needed tasks.
Ability to interact positively and constructively with the public and staff.
Knowledge of computers and automated search methods, and ability to effectively use the library’s information access methods.
Flexibility, initiative, creativity, energy, patience, and tact.
Valid Louisiana driver’s license.
Successful completion of an assessment test, background check, and motor vehicle record check; degree transcripts are required if applicable.

Responsibilities

Assist patrons in using the computerized catalog to locate materials.
Develop knowledge of the branch collection and collections at other locations to provide accurate information that meets patrons’ needs.
Assist patrons with public computers, including word processing, internet searching, and online databases.
Maintain order and safety in the library and follow established policies and procedures.
Assist the Head of Community Engagement with parish-wide programs and initiatives.
Conduct reference interviews with patrons seeking information.
Provide backup circulation and adult reference support at the branch when short staffed.
Create an adult-area environment that supports enjoyable and convenient use of library resources.
Maintain current lists of shelf-reading assignments.
Keep the adult area and information desks clean and orderly.
Create attractive, current displays and decorations for the adult services area.
Plan and conduct branch-level adult services programming for parish adults aged 18 or older under the direction and supervision of the Head of Community Engagement and Branch Manager.
Work with other adult coordinators to plan shared programming and events that may take place at multiple library locations.
Provide outreach services to area institutions and community groups as needed.
Compile program statistics monthly, enter them into the Adult Services File, and format them for the branch manager’s monthly report.
Perform other duties needed to provide services to the branch or patrons, including other job-related duties as assigned.