Monograph Coordinator (Library Coordinator) Full Time

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Monograph Coordinator works in Collection Management and Technical Services to help ensure consistent access to the Paul J. Gutman Library’s general collection and other physical materials, as well as electronic monographs shared across Thomas Jefferson University Libraries. The role supports the full lifecycle of physical resources, including processing and classifying incoming materials and maintaining and monitoring the existing collection. It also provides information and technological support during resource requests and answers or redirects questions about the physical collection and related policies. The coordinator collaborates with the collection management team and supports the Cataloging and Collections Management Librarian with copycataloging and other routine electronic-resource management workflows in the ALMA web-based integrated library system. The position may also support digital collection assessment, circulation coverage, and library programming, as assigned.

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 assisting 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.
Strong attention to detail, accurate record keeping, and ability to organize daily activities.
Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds; frequent sitting, standing, and keyboard use.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Alma.
Experience with MARC cataloging.
Evidence of strong communication skills and customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Complete physical processing for incoming monographs, DVDs, anatomical models, and other materials intended for the physical collection.
Monitor and maintain the organization, physical accessibility, and appearance of the physical collection, including shifting, scheduled weeding, repair, 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 observations of physical usage or 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 managing metadata for 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 library programming.
Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson’s values.

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