Circulation Coordinator Job Rohrerstown Pennsylvania USA,Administrative/Clerical

Location: Rohrerstown

Summary

Coordinates and performs circulation activities as needed to ensure the circulation department operates smoothly. Schedules staff so there is adequate circulation desk coverage and sufficient staff to perform essential functions behind the scenes. Determines daily priorities and assigns tasks to staff and volunteers to accomplish priorities.

Essential Functions Circulation Functions

Facilitate circulation functions in-person and by phone

Check in and sort books and other media and empty book drops

Assist patrons with printing, copying, and scanning documents, and troubleshoot public computer problems

Manage study room usage

Help patrons identify and acquire desired material through readers advisory, holds, and interlibrary loan

Accurately record cash receipts and other monetary transactions at circulation desk

Promote a pleasant, welcoming, and organized atmosphere in the library for staff and patrons

Enforce the Library's Code of Conduct Policy

Maintain confidentiality and ethical behavior in all library matters

Coordinator Functions

Schedule staff so there is adequate coverage during all shifts

Determine daily priorities and assign tasks to accomplish them

Exercise sound, independent judgment within general policy guidelines

Provide support to Library Assistants and refer issues to management as needed

Propose changes to policies and procedures to management, based on experience and circulation staff feedback

Instruct and assist patrons in the use of online resources, including devices used to access those resources, referring patrons to Adult Services Manager or Library Services Manager as needed

Assist management in keeping circulation department staff appraised of announcements

Other Functions

Update and maintain the content on the library website under the direction of the Adult Services Manager and/or Library Services Manager

Facilitate special projects under the direction of the Adult Services Manager, Library Services Manager, and Collection Development Manager

Assist in planning and implementing programs as requested by management

Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time and intermittently

Ability to lift 30 pounds, push/pull carts/crates weighing 50 pounds, and shelve materials on high as well as low shelves

Dexterity is mandatory as this job requires frequent use of hands and fingers

Ability to complete keyboard entry

Ability to talk, hear, and see

Competencies

Ability to multitask without compromising work quality

Flexibility in responding to changing priorities

Ability to deliver customer service excellence

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team under the leadership of the Adult Services Manager and Library Services Manager

Capable of learning new technologies

Possess basic computer skills

Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends

Required

Education and Experience

Associate degree or high school diploma with library circulation experience

Preferred

Education and Experience

Ability to speak a language in addition to English

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Must pass Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Fingerprint Based Federal Criminal History Check.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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