Circulation Coordinator

Company: Brooklyn Law School
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: January 18, 2025

Job Description:

POSITION: Circulation Coordinator REPORTS TO: Collection Management & Access Services LibrarianSTATUS: Full-time, Non-Exempt, On-Site Work EnvironmentRANGE: $50,000 - $55,000Position Summary: Under the direction of the Collection Management & Access Services Librarian, manages the day-to-day operations of circulation services with an emphasis on ensuring quality service for patrons. Participates in the development, recommendation and administration of library policies, procedures, processes, and workflows. Circulation Manager Duties and Responsibilities:Plans, organizes, maintains, and manages the processes and operations of Circulations Services division including circulation, interlibrary loan, equipment checkout, and reserves. Assists with the hiring and training of Library Assistants and student circulation workers.Assists with planning and conducting staff trainings and meetings; and preparing, maintaining, and updating training manuals and operational manuals. Creates Public Services staff circulation schedules with guidance from the Collection Management & Access Services Librarian.Coordinates the maintenance of library collections with the Collection Management & Access Services Librarian to ensure that all library materials are checked in/out, shelved efficiently, and readily accessible.Manges the Federal Depository Library program at BLS in coordination with the Collection Management & Access Services Librarian and the Technical Services department.Meets regularly with supervisor to set and implement departmental goals concerning policies and space needs.Performs other duties as assigned.Public Services Duties and Responsibilities:Provides friendly and helpful customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.Checks in and shelves circulated items.Searches for missing items. Creates and updates library signage (e.g., journal lists, and call number signs).Contributes to ongoing physical space analysis and the shifting of items.Monitors and answers the circulation telephone and email.Assist patrons with locating and checking materials out.Assists patrons with loan renewals.Helps answer basic reference and directional questions from library patrons.Assists patrons in the use of printers, copiers, scanners and in how to search for items in the library catalog.Fulfills reasonable and lawful remote scanning requests (no whole books) of unique items, following Brooklyn Law School Library policies, unless there is already online access to requested journal articles and book chapters. Helps patrons submit interlibrary loan requests.Maintains and provides circulation and acquisitions statistical data in coordination with the Acquisitions Librarian, the Collection Management Librarian, and the Technology Librarian. Ensures that library policies and procedures are followed and assists in upholding library guidelines and regulations.Resolve issues diplomatically and refer difficult issues to managers or supervisors for resolution.Assist with collection maintenance and tidiness of the facilitiesProactively look for what needs to be doneAddress patron conduct or safety issues Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron recordsOther Duties and Responsibilities:Stays informed about library services, resources, and developments and participates in training opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.Assists with creating flyers, programs, newsletters, blogs, resources guides. Helps organize library events, programs, and workshops, including setting up and cleaning up afterward.Special projects as needed.Attend monthly staff meeting and other team meetings as requiredKeep up with email and other library communicationsQualifications:A Bachelor of Arts degree or the equivalent, or comparable library or archival experience, preferably in a law or academic library.Knowledge of Integrated Library Systems including all circulation functions (Koha preference)Supervisory experienceCustomer service experienceSolid working knowledge Microsoft Office SuiteSelf Directed, detail-oriented and highly responsibleExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and problem resolutions skillsPrevious library experience desirableExperience working with archives desirable, but not required.Physical Requirements:Pushing, pulling library carts; lifting library books up to 20 poundsBrooklyn law school has an excellent benefits package that includes sick, personal and vacation paid time off, a generous retirement plan, dependent tuition scholarship Pre-K- undergraduate college and additional summer Friday PTO.Brooklyn Law School values a diverse and vibrant community and affirmatively encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and life experiences.Compensation details: 50000-55000 Yearly SalaryPI094d57b80aaa-25660-36516253

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