COORDINATOR – LIBRARY INFORMATION SERVICES

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of Online Education and Resources, or designee, the Coordinator Library Information Services, is responsible for coordinating and providing technical support for library services to students.

Supervisory Role Oral and written instructions are received from the Assistant Dean of Online Education and Resources or designee.

The Coordinator Library Information Services may supervise support staff, and student workers. Duties & Responsibilities 1.

Serve as the interface between the librarians and teaching faculty for scheduling rooms and times for instruction on information literacy and research support.

2. Access databases, disseminate information on resources and materials and provide technical support.3. Assist librarians in the development and implementation of information literacy initiatives and in teaching research and search strategies.

4. Assist librarians in their work with teaching faculty to provide supplemental academic resources in support of instruction.

5. Collect / analyze circulation data, and assist with the preparation of reports related to the assessment of library utilization and in the development of strategies to enhance outcomes.

6. Assist in the acquisition of new materials and open resources needed to ensure compliance with federal, state, local and College regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines with regard to courses and programs offered at the College.

7. Maintain strict confidentiality and security of staff, student, and client records.8. Prepare routine, special, and ancillary reports as required.

9. Perform other related duties as required. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be

met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and

functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall :

Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.

Sit, stand and walk / move from place to place for required periods of

time.

Move between buildings.

Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and / or walkie talkie.

Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

along with the ability to focus vision.

Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and

vocabulary.

Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle

objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers,

keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.

Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift. Additional Requirements Minimum Qualifications Experience (number of years), Knowledge and / or Abilities 1.

Bachelor’s Degree.2. Demonstrated familiarity with academic research databases.3. Substantial experience with Microsoft Office, and in particular, Word, Excel (including the Statistical Add-in) and Access.

4. Excellent organizational skills.5. Excellent interpersonal skills.6. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

7. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. Education Requirements Bachelor’s Degree Licenses and Certifications (including e.

g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.) Preferred Qualifications Experience (number of years), Knowledge and / or Abilities 1.

Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or related area.2. Two or more years of experience working in a public or academic library.

3. Familiarity with information literacy and academic database research, preferably with Vale NJ.4. Experience working in higher education, preferably at a community college or a library in an urban environment.

Education Requirements Bachelor’s Degree Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)