Librarian-Public Services

Peru State College; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Peru State College is seeking a Library Coordinator to manage circulation desk activities and support student success. The role involves overseeing student workers, providing library orientations, and maintaining library services. Qualified candidates must hold an MLS from an ALA accredited institution and demonstrate strong management skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Master's degree in Library Science.
• Library management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages circulation desk activities and assists patrons.
• Coordinates training and tasks for student workers.
• Provides academic outreach and library orientation sessions.

Skills

Communication

Library Management

Education

MLS degree from an ALA accredited institution

Job description

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

We do not accept references or other application materials from outside credential management organizations. Application materials and references must be submitted through our applicant tracking system.

Reference desk and circulation duties, assist patrons via face to face, phone and email venues for both electronic and print resources. Assist students at circulation desk with any questions/problems they might encounter. Assist with periodical and newspaper processing.

Examples of Work Performed

Essential Duties:
Manages circulation desk activities, including reserves, and processes serials
Assists in coordinating, training, and assigning daily tasks for all student workers.
Schedules and coordinates the weekly update of schedule on LLC rooms and spaces. Also coordinates with conferencing
Functions as a liaison to selected academic departments; makes purchasing recommendations, initiates buying, and otherwise advocates for the library and the role it plays in teaching and learning. Also supports the regular weeding and revitalization of the academic subject areas that align with the academic departments served by the liaison.
Provides library orientation sessions and tours for prospective students and their parents
Manages the reference desk; develops schedules for reference coverage and provides reference desk training for selected staff
Oversees interlibrary loan operations, refines processes and procedures, and trains student workers tasked with interlibrary loan duties.
Provides academic outreach to CSC faculty; coordinates requests for CSC classes requesting library orientations or specialized training in research or bibliography.
Participates in student outreach programs to promote student success.
Responsible for library displays and marketing for library events.

Secondary Duties:
Act as content manager for assigned websites.
Provides general multidisciplinary reference services and circulation services, including rotational weekend and, when needed, evening hours.
Oversees budget line items for circulation operations, print periodicals, and print collection purchasing for departments assigned per liaison duties
Represents the Library Learning Commons ( LLC ) on campus committees and at professional meetings as needed or assigned.
Provides information for unit reports and writes articles and/or instructions and/or social media posts for LLC patrons
Performs other duties as needed or assigned

Required Qualifications

MLS degree from an ALA accredited institution

Preferred Qualifications

Library experience

Physical Demands

The physical requirements for this position may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the ability to use a computer, calculator, telephone, keyboard, and/or various types of office equipment. Must be able to effectively communicate in verbal and written formats and satisfactorily perform the functions of this position.

License and Certification Requirements

None

Other Requirements

Successful background records check

Salary Information

Salary Information $54,222-$60,000

FTE

1.000

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Union Status

Union Status NSCPA

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Posting Number

Posting Number PS1576P

Desired Start Date

Open Date

Open Date 05/30/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

General Information

EEO Statement

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Veteran Statement This position is subject to Veterans Preference.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • 0-1
  • 1-3
  • 3-5
  • 5-7
  • 7+
• * Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a Master’s degree in Library Science from ALA accredited institution
  • Yes
  • No
• * How can a library contribute to overall student success?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your experience and /or philosophy in supporting rural communities both academically and as it relates to the overall development of the students that graduate?

  (Open Ended Question)