Library Services Coordinator

Job Overview

Position Summary

The Library Services Coordinator helps patrons use library services and facilities, processes materials, cares for facilities, and performs a variety of administrative, technical, and other tasks under the direction of the Library Director. Skills with computers and other equipment are required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Staff circulation desk
• Perform administrative tasks (mail, billing, calendar, room scheduling, etc)
• Order and process materials
• Maintain detailed records (financial, patrons, resources)
• Manage course reserve system
• Manage overdue notices
• Coordinate material maintenance
• Provide direction and track progress of student projects
• Run reports and track statistics
• Assist with maintenance of space, facilities, and equipment
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No direct supervisory responsibilities
• In consultation with Director, assign tasks to Library Student Assistants

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate’s degree is preferred.
• Some library experience is preferred but not required.
• Because the mission of Wartburg Seminary is to educate people to serve the church’s mission as ordained and lay leaders, commitment to support the mission of the church is required. Because Wartburg Seminary is a graduate institution, commitment to the importance of higher education is required.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge (or an aptitude to learn):

• Computer software and databases (especially Microsoft Office)

Skills and Abilities

• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent organizing skills
• Problem-solving
• Flexibility
• Ability to multi-task
• Self-directed
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Display tact and patience

Position Status: Regular Part Time, regularly scheduled 30-32 hours per week

Benefits: Employee only health insurance, 403(b), and prorated vacation, sick and holiday

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, move around, and work at distances close to the eyes. The employee will need to handle and reach items. Employee will occasionally need to lift boxes or materials up to 50 pounds, and be able to bend, squat, push/pull and kneel. Concentration and ability to work at one location standing or sitting for long periods of time. Ability to follow written or oral instructions, and ability to solve practical problems with little supervisory involvement.

Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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