Monograph Coordinator (Library Coordinator) Full Time
About The Position
The Monograph Coordinator works in Collection Management and Technical Services to support consistent access to the Paul J. Gutman Library’s general and physical collections and to electronic monographs shared across Thomas Jefferson University Libraries. The role supports the physical-resource lifecycle, from selection and classification of incoming materials through ongoing collection maintenance and monitoring. It also responds to or redirects questions from patrons and library staff about the physical collection and related policies. The coordinator supports the Cataloging and Collections Management Librarian with copycataloging and regular electronic-resource management workflows in the ALMA web-based integrated library system.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of two years’ experience in a library.
- One year of experience working with library collections and an Integrated Library System.
- Ability to direct workflow for student workers and other staff who assist with collection maintenance.
- Ability to support patrons and circulation staff when new collection policies are enacted.
- Knowledge of copycataloging and general holdings-record maintenance.
- Ability to understand and explain the Dewey Decimal Classification system.
- Ability to learn and work with various computer applications.
- Good attention to detail, accurate record keeping, and ability to organize daily activities.
- Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds; frequent sitting and standing; frequent keyboard use.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Alma.
- Experience with MARC cataloging.
- Strong communication skills and customer service experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete physical processing for incoming monographs, DVDs, anatomical models, and other materials for the physical collection.
- Monitor and maintain the organization, accessibility, and appearance of the physical collection, including shifting, scheduled weeding, repairs, and additional processing.
- Oversee shipment of binding materials, including serials, theses, and dissertations, and communicate with vendors and affiliated library staff.
- Provide informational and technological support to patrons during the resource request cycle.
- Recommend workflow and collection-policy changes based on observed physical usage and movement of materials.
- Serve as a point of contact for patrons navigating the physical collection, answering or redirecting queries as needed.
- Execute and update workflows for metadata management of electronic and physical materials, including copycataloging, in collaboration with the collection management team.
- Direct workflow for student workers and other staff assisting with monograph and physical-collection maintenance.
- Support patrons and circulation staff when new collection policies are enacted.
- Perform other duties as assigned or desired in accordance with education and experience, such as digital collection assessment, circulation coverage, or support for library programming.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
