Library Coordinator - Library District (Bagdad)

Yavapai County Government; Bagdad (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bagdad Public Library is seeking a full-time staff member to support patrons by locating materials, answering reference questions, and processing holds. The role includes assisting with inter-library loans and basic circulation tasks.

You will help plan and run library programs for diverse audiences, train volunteers, and prepare circulation and cataloging reports, collaborating with Yavapai County Library staff and the supervisor to manage collections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of library, clerical, or customer service experience.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons in locating library materials and information resources.
• Answer reference questions, place holds or requests inter-library loan materials for patrons.
• Perform circulation tasks: register cards, circulate materials, fill holds, shelve, weed, withdraw materials.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Library databases

Job description

This is a full-time position at the Bagdad Public Library.

Under minimal supervision, plans, administers, directs, and coordinates library activities, programs, volunteers, and services to patrons.

• Assists and instructs patrons in locating library materials and information resources.
• Answers reference questions, places holds or requests inter-library loan materials on behalf of patrons.
• Performs circulation tasks including, but not limited to, registering new library cards, circulating library materials, filling holds, shelving, shelf-reading, weeding, and withdrawing library materials.
• Establishes programming for the library including, but not limited to, creating, planning, advertising, and executing for multiple audience types and levels.
• Assists walk-in patrons with other library needs.
• Creates circulation and cataloging reports as necessary.
• Interacts with Yavapai Library Network (YLN) staff to resolve cataloging issues related to the processing of library materials.
• Interacts with YLN member libraries’ staff to resolve issues related to the circulation of library materials.
• Works with supervisor and the Yavapai County Librarian to develop and manage library collections based on collection needs, public demand, and YLN policies.
• Works with supervisor to recruit, train, and manage library volunteers.
• Where applicable, acts as liaison to organizations associated with the library and the local community.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years of relevant library, clerical, or customer service experience.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• Dewey Decimal Classification system.
• Reference materials and tools of research.
• Computer technologies, library databases, and software.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

• Customer service.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Utilize and help patrons with technology as well as learn new technologies.
• Effectively plan, organize, and meet required time deadlines.
• Oversee the work of volunteers in a courteous and businesslike manner.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with an office and public library. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

Additional Job Information:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 7
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: No