Library Coordinator - Library District (Bagdad)

Yavapai County Government•Bagdad, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Library Coordinator works at the Bagdad Public Library under minimal supervision, planning, administering, directing, and coordinating library activities, programs, volunteers, and patron services. The role assists patrons with library materials, information resources, reference questions, holds, and inter-library loans, and performs circulation and collection tasks. It also develops and delivers programming for multiple audiences, produces circulation and cataloging reports, and coordinates with Yavapai Library Network staff and member libraries to resolve cataloging and circulation issues. The coordinator works with the supervisor and Yavapai County Librarian on collection management, recruits and oversees volunteers with the supervisor, and may serve as a liaison to library-related organizations and the local community. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of relevant library, clerical, or customer service experience.
Valid Arizona driver’s license.
Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification system, reference materials and research tools, computer technologies, library databases and software, business English, clerical office practices, research techniques and report writing, current Microsoft Office software, filing, and recordkeeping.
Skill in customer service, verbal and written communication, relationship-building, organization, and attention to detail.
Ability to help patrons use technology and learn new technologies; plan and organize work to meet deadlines; oversee volunteers courteously and professionally; maintain effective working relationships; keep management informed of key operating issues; stay current in job-related knowledge; handle confidential matters discreetly; and act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

Assist and instruct patrons in locating library materials and information resources.
Answer reference questions and place holds or inter-library loan requests for patrons.
Perform circulation tasks, including registering library cards, circulating materials, filling holds, shelving, shelf-reading, weeding, and withdrawing materials.
Create, plan, advertise, and execute library programs for multiple audience types and levels.
Assist walk-in patrons with other library needs.
Create circulation and cataloging reports as necessary.
Work with Yavapai Library Network staff to resolve cataloging issues related to library materials processing.
Work with Yavapai Library Network member library staff to resolve circulation issues.
Work with the supervisor and Yavapai County Librarian to develop and manage collections based on collection needs, public demand, and Yavapai Library Network policies.
Work with the supervisor to recruit, train, and manage library volunteers.
Where applicable, act as a liaison to organizations associated with the library and local community.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.