Library Coordinator - Full-Time

City of Mesquite•Mesquite, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Library Coordinator provides professional, effective, and efficient assistance to fellow co-workers and the general public. This role involves a wide variety of highly responsible and complex duties for the Library Department. For full-time positions, this role includes supervising, scheduling, and reviewing Library Technicians responsible for providing circulation services at the Mesquite Public Library. All behaviors must comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual. The position requires working as a cooperative and supportive member of the Library team and providing the best possible customer service by responding to, resolving, or directing library patron inquiries and complaints to the appropriate co-worker. Adherence to the assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures is mandatory.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Two years of formal or informal education, training, or work experience which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
Cash handling experience required (for full-time positions).
Possession of a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred (for full-time positions).
Library experience preferred (for full-time and part-time positions).

Responsibilities

Supervise, schedule, and review Library Technicians responsible for providing circulation services (for full-time positions).
Provide customer service by responding to, resolving, or directing library patron inquiries and complaints.
Coordinate all circulation desk services including checking in and out library materials, managing library cards and patron accounts, and performing proper cash handling procedures.
Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish circulation desk services; implement policies and procedures.
Use the Integrated Library System to manage circulation tasks.
Assist library patrons in using the library including responding to reference questions, advising patrons on reading material and reviewing the proper usage of library material and equipment (for part-time positions).
Assist in organizing and implementing library programs in the library space and throughout the community (for part-time positions).
Manage materials ordering and processing as assigned by supervisor (for part-time positions).
Clearly communicate with co-workers and library patrons in writing and orally to share information and respond to inquiries.
Assist in opening and closing procedures of the library.
Perform other duties as assigned.