Library Operations Coordinator

Keuka College; Keuka Park (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Keuka College's Lightner Library seeks a Library Operations Assistant to provide administrative, operational, and public service support. Working closely with the Library Director and staff, the role assists with circulation, acquisitions processing, archives projects, and day-to-day library operations.

This position helps ensure efficient library services and a welcoming, student-centered environment that supports teaching, learning, and research at Keuka College.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of experience in an administrative, customer service, library, educational, or office environment.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and web-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous service at library service points.
• Check materials in/out and assist with circulation.
• Answer general library questions and refer inquiries to librarians.
• Assist shelving, shelf reading, and stack maintenance.
• Maintain library environment and organization.
• Maintain accurate patron and circulation records.
• Process interlibrary loan requests.
• Order, receive, and process library materials and subscriptions.
• Track orders and resolve routine receiving issues.
• Assist with processing and preparation of new materials.
• Assist with purchase requisitions, invoice processing, and recordkeeping.
• Maintain departmental files and statistics.
• Assist with routine reports and usage statistics.
• Coordinate office supply inventories and ordering.
• Assist scheduling and administrative correspondence.
• Assist with archives and special projects.
• Support digitization, preservation, and records management.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Confidentiality

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Keuka College's Lightner Library seeks a Library Operations Assistant to provide administrative, operational, and public service support. Working closely with the Library Director and staff, the role assists with circulation, acquisitions processing, archives projects, and day-to-day library operations.

This position helps ensure efficient library services and a welcoming, student-centered environment that supports teaching, learning, and research at Keuka College.