Library Services Coordinator oversees library service offerings designed to meet the needs of a specific user population. Ensures resource availability and implements new programs to meet service gaps. Being a Library Services Coordinator assists groups and individuals in locating, delivery, and obtaining materials. Establish and maintains cooperative agreements between the college and area libraries. Additionally, Library Services Coordinator graduates from an ALA-accredited school. Requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Library Services Coordinator gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Library Services Coordinator typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in Library Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university plus experience in library services for tweens and teens.
Qualifications:Knowledge of children’s and young adult literature and current materials being published in all formats.
Knowledge of professional library principles, methods, materials and administrative practices.Ability to interact and communicate effectively and tactfully with children, young adults and adults.
Ability to work well with volunteer and community groups.Ability to work independently and with other team members to carry out all of the tasks and charges that are required to give excellent service.
Department: Perrot Library
Division: Youth Services
Bargaining Status: Non-RepresentedDuties and Responsibilities:
Provides quality library services to tweens and teens in the Youth Services Department.
Schedules, designs and develops programs for tweens and teens.
Assists with development of promotional and registration materials for library programs.
Plans, performs and evaluates programs for age specific groups of tweens and teens in the youth services department.
Maintains communication with local schools. Schedules school visits and performs book talks in conjunction with school staff and Youth Services team members.
Assists with collection development, selecting/recommending new materials in the areas assigned and ordering and /or checking orders.
Actively maintains knowledge of current materials for youth.
Provides reference and reader's advisory services in person, by mail, telephone and electronically to library patrons of all ages using appropriate library materials in all formats.
Performs related work as required.
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