Library Coordinator- Library Associate II

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Lexington, KY

2d • $3,490 - $4,363 • Onsite

About The Position

Oversees day-to-day library operations across the physical spaces, including scheduling, opening and closing procedures, routine circulation activities, student-worker coordination, supplies, and space-use support. Provides functional coordination of student workers and part-time assistants while focusing on operational excellence rather than formal supervision of full-time personnel. Delivers excellent customer service, interprets policies, and maintains welcoming library environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience in a library setting.
• Knowledge of library systems as it relates to the circulation of materials.
• Knowledge of bibliographic description and cataloging.
• Strong customer service focus and skills and commitment to user-centered service.
• Commitment to creating an accessible, welcoming, and forward-looking library environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a welcoming environment, fairness, and broad access to library services.
• Successful experience working with a wide variety of community members.
• Commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community and technical college.
• Personal and professional integrity.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Proficiency with email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, and internet-based tools used to maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience in a library setting.
• Experience with Ex Libris systems, including Alma and Primo, in an academic library setting.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience promoting or marketing library resources and services.
• Experience coordinating student workers or part-time staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily operations across library spaces, including opening/closing procedures, scheduling, supplies management, and space maintenance.
• Coordinates student workers and part-time assistants, including recruitment support, onboarding, training, task assignment, and performance guidance.
• Assists in overseeing circulation operations, including billing, borrower accounts, financial holds, and policy interpretation for equitable access.
• Assists in maintaining physical collections and spaces, including shelving, shifting, shelf-reading, cleaning, signage, and presentation standards.
• Provides front line customer service, including general reference assistance (in-person and virtual), policy interpretation, and user support.
• Maintains library management system records and compiles operational data and reports as needed.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues, manages inventory, and coordinates resolution with IT and library leadership.
• Supports library projects and initiatives, collaborating with librarians on user-facing services and special assignments.
• Collaborates with campus departments to ensure the library’s presence at campus public events.
• Serves on college and/or system committees as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned in support of the library and institutional priorities.

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level