Library Coordinator (Part-Time) - Library District (Seligman)

Yavapai County, AZ•Seligman, AZ

29d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Part-time position approximately 19 hours per week. Under minimal supervision, plans, administers, directs, and coordinates library activities, programs, volunteers, and services to patrons. Assists and instructs patrons in locating library materials and information resources. Answers reference questions, places holds or requests inter-library loan materials on behalf of patrons. Performs circulation tasks including, but not limited to, registering new library cards, circulating library materials, filling holds, shelving, shelf-reading, weeding, and withdrawing library materials. Establishes programming for the library including, but not limited to, creating, planning, advertising, and executing for multiple audience types and levels. Assists walk-in patrons with other library needs. Creates circulation and cataloging reports as necessary. Interacts with Yavapai Library Network (YLN) staff to resolve cataloging issues related to the processing of library materials. Interacts with YLN member libraries' staff to resolve issues related to the circulation of library materials. Works with supervisor and the Yavapai County Librarian to develop and manage library collections based on collection needs, public demand, and YLN policies. Works with supervisor to recruit, train, and manage library volunteers. Where applicable, acts as liaison to organizations associated with the library and the local community. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of three (3) years of relevant library, clerical, or customer service experience.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
Knowledge of Dewey Decimal Classification system.
Knowledge of Reference materials and tools of research.
Knowledge of Computer technologies, library databases, and software.
Knowledge of Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
Knowledge of Clerical office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of Research techniques and report writing.
Knowledge of Current Microsoft Office software.
Knowledge of Filing and recordkeeping.
Skill in Customer service.
Skill in Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
Skill in Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
Skill in Organization and adherence to detail.
Ability to Utilize and help patrons with technology as well as learn new technologies.
Ability to Effectively plan, organize, and meet required time deadlines.
Ability to Oversee the work of volunteers in a courteous and businesslike manner.
Ability to Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
Ability to Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
Ability to Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
Ability to Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
Ability to Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

Plans, administers, directs, and coordinates library activities, programs, volunteers, and services to patrons.
Assists and instructs patrons in locating library materials and information resources.
Answers reference questions, places holds or requests inter-library loan materials on behalf of patrons.
Performs circulation tasks including, but not limited to, registering new library cards, circulating library materials, filling holds, shelving, shelf-reading, weeding, and withdrawing library materials.
Establishes programming for the library including, but not limited to, creating, planning, advertising, and executing for multiple audience types and levels.
Assists walk-in patrons with other library needs.
Creates circulation and cataloging reports as necessary.
Interacts with Yavapai Library Network (YLN) staff to resolve cataloging issues related to the processing of library materials.
Interacts with YLN member libraries' staff to resolve issues related to the circulation of library materials.
Works with supervisor and the Yavapai County Librarian to develop and manage library collections based on collection needs, public demand, and YLN policies.
Works with supervisor to recruit, train, and manage library volunteers.
Where applicable, acts as liaison to organizations associated with the library and the local community.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.