Job Description

Posting number: 2600387

Department: Library

Division: Main Library

Job classification: Library Coordinator

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community Services, Library, Miscellaneous, Customer Service, Education, Training & Library, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

Salary: $17.48/hr.

To provide professional, effective, and efficient assistance to fellow co-workers and the general public; to provide a wide variety of highly responsible and complex duties for the Library Department. For full-time positions supervise, schedule and review the Library Technicians responsible for providing circulation services at the Mesquite Public Library

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SUPERVISION

General supervision and performance reviews are provided by the Manager of Public Services.

Examples of duties

1. All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
2. Work as a cooperative and supportive member of the Library team.
3. Provide the best possible customer service to the public by responding to, resolving, or directing to appropriate co-worker’s library patron inquiries and complaints.
4. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.

Full-time positions

Responsible for circulation staff supervision and performance, including planning work duties, arranging schedules and managing staff performance ranging from hiring to regular reviews and disciple procedures when necessary.

1. Coordinate all circulation desk services including checking in and out library materials, , managing library cards and patron accounts, and performing proper cash handling procedures.
2. Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish circulation desk services; implement policies and procedures.
3. Use the Integrated Library System to manage circulation tasks.

Part-time positions

1. Assist library patrons in using the library including responding to reference questions, advising patrons on reading material and reviewing the proper usage of library material and equipment.
2. Assist in organizing and implementing library programs in the library space and throughout the community.
3. Manage materials ordering and processing as assigned by supervisor.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Clearly communicate with co-workers and library patrons in writing and orally to share information and respond to inquiries.
2. Assist in opening and closing procedures of the library.
3. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED.

Two years of formal or informal education, training, or work experience which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Full-time Positions

Cash handling experience required.

Supervisory experience preferred.

Full-time and part-time Positions

Library experience preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid driver's license.

WORK SCHEDULE

Tuesday - Saturday:

Tuesday - 11:00AM - 8:00PM

Wednesday - Saturday - 9:00AM - 6:00PM

Employees must work a minimum of 40 hours per week as this is a Full-Time position.

• This position follows a consistent schedule but requires flexibility to adjust to changing operational needs, including occasional changes in hours or schedule.

REQUIRED TESTING (only if interviewed)

• Library Department will conduct a math/cash handling test.