Learning Commons Library Coordinator

Sauk Valley Community College; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sauk Valley Community College seeks a Learning Commons Library Coordinator to oversee library operations, supervise staff, and support access to library resources. The role collaborates on acquisition, cataloging, processing, and circulation, and delivers orientations for students and visitors.

The position requires an ALA-accredited MLS and experience with reference services and information literacy instruction.

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in library information science.
• At least one year of experience with reference services and information literacy instruction.
• Understanding of academic librarianship ethics and information literacy frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate library operations and supervise staff.
• Assist with acquisition, cataloging, processing, and circulation of library content.
• Prepare and deliver library orientations for students and visitors.
• Collaborate on maintaining integrated library systems.

Skills

Reference services

Information literacy instruction

Team collaboration

Budget management

Education

ALA accredited master’s degree in library information science

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS)

Library cataloging systems

Job description

Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC) invites applications for the position of Learning Commons Library Coordinator. This position assists with coordinating library operations; collaborates on acquisition, cataloging, processing, and circulation of library content; and supervises library staff. Prepares and delivers library orientations to students and visitors. Works with library staff to maintain integrated library systems.

Located in rural northwestern Illinois along the scenic Rock River, SVCC is situated between the cities of Dixon and Sterling, placing it just one hour from Rockford and the Quad Cities, and two hours west of Chicago. The College provides a robust benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, tuition reimbursement, tuition waivers, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). For complete details, visit our benefits page at https://www.svcc.edu/employees/opportunities/benefits.html

Leadership & Operations

• Collaborate on leadership, direction, and management of all aspects of library operations in accordance with professional standards.
• Contribute to the assessment of unit services, activities, and implementation of changes for continuous improvement of library services.
• Research and adopt innovative practices related to library services and best practices.

Staffing & Supervision

• Contribute to hiring and supervising library staff and work-study employees.
• Contribute to coordinating operating hours and staff scheduling of library services.
• Contribute to identifying professional development needs and provide opportunities by recommending budget and specific training for staff.
• Provide backup to other library staff on an as needed basis.

Collections & Systems

• Collaborate on activities related to library collections, including selection, processing, weeding, promotion, and reporting.
• Collaborate on the acquisition, licensing, and renewal of online holdings.
• Serve as a primary or backup administrator for library systems and services.

Administration, Reporting & Compliance

• Contribute to the development, planning, and monitoring of the library budget, under the direction of the supervisor.
• Collaborate on reports on the use of library print and electronic holdings.
• Collaborate on reports required by College, state, and federal authorities.
• Contribute to the library maintaining compliance with Illinois State Library and consortia contracts and policies.

Outreach & General Duties

• Market the library to district patrons, students, faculty, and others.
• Assume all other reasonable professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Functions

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Must have strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to provide and understand verbal/visual orders from supervisor and to subordinates.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively by phone and email on a daily basis.

Institutional Support & Scheduling

• Must understand and support the mission of the community college.
• Must be able to work evenings as required.

Technical Skills

• Must possess excellent computer skills with the ability to work with Microsoft Office products.

Required Qualifications:

• ALA accredited master’s degree in library information science or library science.
• At least one year of experience with reference services and information literacy instruction.
• Understanding of and commitment to the core tenets of academic librarianship as articulated by the American Library Association’s Bill of Rights, Intellectual Freedom Principles for Academic Librarians, and Code of Ethics, as well as the Association of College and Research Libraries’ Framework for Information Literacy.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficiency in creating online library resources.
• Experience with learning management systems.
• Experience in library collection management in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of trends in information literacy, educational technology, and artificial intelligence.
• Experience with budget management.

Frequent and personal contact is made with all levels of College personnel, faculty, students, and outside organizations in relation to specific departmental duties and services.

Supervision Exercised: Administrative and functional supervision is exercised over Learning Commons Library personnel.

Sauk Valley Community College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in all employee and student relations. No person on the basis of race, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, sex, genetic information, creed, religion, color, marital or parental status or family responsibilities, veteran status, age, national origin, membership in any professional group, organization or association, socioeconomic status, or mental or physical disability is discriminated against, which includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial assistance, placement, recruitment, educational programs, and activities. Students admitted from a foreign country are expected to take the TOEFL exam. A minimum level of competency on the TOEFL exam is part of the consideration of admission. For students who reside in the United States, a lack of English skills is not a barrier to admission and participation in educational programs. Violation of this policy on the basis of sex is also governed by the Sexual Misconduct Procedures. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Director of Human Resources.