Coordinator, Library Access Services
About The Position
Responsible for the administration, coordination and supervision of Library Access Services functions, including: Circulation; Course Reserves; Collection Management; and print/non-print materials and equipment. Recommend individuals for employment and coordinate staff schedules to ensure efficient operation of Library Access Services. Develop and implement Library Access Services policies as approved by the Library Planning Team. Maintain shelves, patron records, required statistics, planning period inventories, reporting results and recommendations. Troubleshoot and resolve patron concerns and issues related to Library Access Services. Manage Reserves and serve as Faculty liaison for Reserves. Perform cataloging on non-print media and equipment. Collaborate with the administrator of the library management system for update training and for reports of overdue and lost items. Recommend materials for acquisition and monitor the viability of non-print media. Provide information literacy instruction. Assist at the Reference Desk and provide bibliographic instruction. Serve on the Library Planning Team and provide recommendations on budget, collection and services. Assist with LRC assessment activities, statistical information and reports. Cultivate and sustain a collaborative relationship with students, faculty, and staff. Serve as Librarian-in-charge to ensure LRC functionality. Regular attendance is an essential function of this position. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Library Science or equivalent from an ALA accredited university
- Two (2) years experience working as a librarian or other directly related experience
- Experience with integrated library automation systems and information literacy instruction
- Proven effectiveness in conducting workshops relevant to a library environment
- Proficiency with computers and MS Office
- Proficiency with cataloging, circulation procedures and collection management
- Excellent oral/written communication, interpersonal, organizational and research skills
- Ability to delegate and manage multiple projects
- Ability to be self-directed and as a collaborative member of a team
- Light lifting up to 10 lbs. and light carrying up to 10 lbs. required
- Ability to reach above shoulder
- Periods of time spent sitting, standing, walking, and kneeling
- Repetitive bending and stooping
Nice To Haves
- Four (4) years librarian experience including the supervision of others, preferably in an institution of higher education
- Experience with classroom teaching and/or group training
- Proficiency with the use of Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) Worldshare for cataloging and circulation management
- Demonstrated leadership skills
Responsibilities
- Administration, coordination and supervision of Library Access Services functions
- Recommend individuals for employment and coordinate staff schedules
- Develop and implement Library Access Services policies
- Maintain shelves, patron records, required statistics, planning period inventories, reporting results and recommendations
- Troubleshoot and resolve patron concerns and issues related to Library Access Services
- Manage Reserves and serve as Faculty liaison for Reserves
- Perform cataloging on non-print media and equipment
- Collaborate with the administrator of the library management system for update training and for reports of overdue and lost items
- Recommend materials for acquisition and monitor the viability of non-print media
- Provide information literacy instruction
- Assist at the Reference Desk and provide bibliographic instruction
- Serve on the Library Planning Team and provide recommendations on budget, collection and services
- Assist with LRC assessment activities, statistical information and reports
- Cultivate and sustain a collaborative relationship with students, faculty, and staff
- Serve as Librarian-in-charge to ensure LRC functionality
- Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
- Perform other related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
