Library Coordinator

Coordinate library services to patrons. Schedule and monitor desk staff and volunteers; assure continuity, coordination, effectiveness and professionalism. Monitor loan and retrieval policies and procedures, determine that they are up-to-date and uniformly applied to patrons. Assist in cataloging books, media and digital material.

Evening and weekend availability required.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Cordially greet clients, visitors and callers, providing excellent customer service to all.
• Coordinate duties and activities, including mail-outs and over-dues.
• Make out weekly desk schedules; coordinate changes in assignments.
• Monitor the use of automated circulation system and visitor orientation program by desk staff.
• Desk duty for all shifts plus necessary rotations to cover vacations, etc.
• Answer circulation-related correspondence.
• Explain and demonstrate use of all library indexes and collections to library patrons.
• Assist with all tasks associated with library desk.
• Maintain periodical and reference files and order library supplies as needed.
• Assist in selecting, cataloging and processing books, media, and digital material.
• Monitor all aspects of Circulating Files loan service; replace missing or lost files with new copies and bar coding of all files.
• Assist with sorting donations for shelf-checking and book pricing for the sale shelves.
• Other related duties, activities and responsibilities as needed.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent work experience,
• Two or more years of library experience required.
• Library science courses in reader services preferred.
• Minimum two years’ experience in customer service required.
• Minimum two years’ experience working with computers (Windows, Google Chrome & Microsoft Office) required.
• Minimum two years’ experience working with Follett Destiny and Aptify preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Work performed under broad supervision.?
• Work requires a very high level of independent judgment, permitting wide latitude for independent action.
• Work requires a very high level of analytical ability.
• Position regularly deals with outsiders and all levels within the organization.
• Directly impacts the A.R.E.’s image with members and the public.
• A good sense of humor.

Special Job or Training Demands:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends on occasion required.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well with people required.
• Visual acuity and physical mobility are important.
• Knowledge of the philosophy in the Edgar Cayce readings and a belief in the work of the A.R.E. and its purpose is required.
• Estimated time to proficiency is six months.

Scope and Impact of the position:

• This position acts continuously as a representative of the A.R.E. as an organization; must project a positive image as reflected by the philosophy of the key principles in the Edgar Cayce readings
• Effective performance of this position is critical.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to move between buildings on uneven ground and to use staircases in historical buildings without elevators is required.
• Ability to life and carry 25 lbs. of boxes of materials/supplies and transport over uneven ground on a regular basis is required.
• Ability to move between buildings on uneven ground and to use staircases in historical building is required.

Equal employment opportunity for all is an essential philosophy at the A.R.E. and throughout the organization, including Atlantic University, Edgar Cayce Foundation, Cayce/Reilly School of Massage, and the A.R.E. Health Center and Spa. We will evaluate all applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, color, veteran status, non-disqualifying disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.