Services Coordinator

Job Title

This position is in the Local History Division of the Rochester Public Library.

The incumbent's primary responsibility will be the supervision of daily division operations. This includes oversight of staff, public services, and collections (including ensuring preservation of and public access to original records and materials in special collections). The employee works under the direct supervision of a member of the Library's Senior Management Team. Performs related work as required.

• Schedules and supervises division staff;
• Manages division budget and purchasing;
• Collects data and submits monthly and annual reports as requested;
• Verifies that public, office, and storage spaces, and equipment, are properly maintained and safe and meet standards for preserving special collections.
• Supplies reference services and instruction to library users;
• Maintains up-to-date Reference Desk procedures;
• Develops and manages internal and external partnerships;
• Performs collection development by purchasing and/or deleting book titles;
• Oversees cataloging and preparation of materials for public use through consultation with the Technical Services Department;
• Plans and implements library programs;
• Compiles bibliographies and functions as subject specialist;
• Assesses materials for historical significance;
• Manages and/or assists with special projects, including grant writing;
• Coordinates marketing of division programs and the division's internal communications.

A. Master's degree in American History, History, Information and Library Science or related field PLUS two (2) years of paid or unpaid experience that includes supervising staff, conducting historical research, and making oral presentations.

OR

B. Bachelor's degree in American History, History, Information, and Library Science or related field PLUS four (4) years of work experience as described in

A.

** The required experiences may have been gained simultaneously, or within different times and positions.

For full-time employees:
The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. For less-than full-time employees:
The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.

City of Rochester (NY)

Rochester, NY

26FY0501

PLA
15

Rochester Public Library

Central Library

06/24/2026

7/8/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)