MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: COORDINATOR LIBRARY SERVICES

GRADE: 14

JOB CODE: 1028

FLSA: EXEMPT

Job Summary

Supervise and manage the technical services and quality of acquisitions of materials requested by the District’s college libraries; oversee the construction and maintenance of the on-line library catalog system.

Scope

This position works in the area of library technical services. Work contacts include staff, administrators, faculty, other libraries and vendors. Equipment used includes standard office equipment.

Supervision Received

This position reports to an assigned administrator; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters and specific instructions regarding non‑routine and sensitive matters.

Supervision Exercised

Depending on location/department, may supervise the positions of Acquisitions Technician, Catalogue Assistant, Library Clerk and/or other assigned staff.

Representative Duties

Provides technical assistance in the planning and implementation of the computerized library systems; plans data transfers; coordinates policy revisions; prepares databases for migration to the new system; coordinates training for library staff for implementation of new system; oversees library database integrity and quality of the processing and delivery of new materials to the libraries; reviews procedures and techniques and recommends changes to improve efficiency of equipment and meet user needs; develops policies and procedures that promote consistency and efficiency; manages assigned personnel; provides information and direction to users to determine system utilization and requirements; authorizes and monitors budget and expenses; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: cataloging, serials, acquisitions and interlibrary lending practices; methods, practices and terminology used in library systems design; general accounting and budget methods; project management.

Ability to: supervise assigned staff; manage, plan and organize projects; identify, analyze and recommend solutions to problems; analyze impact of policy revisions on systems; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationship with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be a college degree in library science or related field and/or experience in system implementation in a supervisory capacity.

Special Conditions of Employment

Some positions may require a Class D Driver’s License.

Working Conditions

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.