Children's Room Coordinator

Dunkirk. Dunkirk Public Library. Children's Room Coordinator (Senior Library Clerk). $40,000 - $42,250/year.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is para-professional and advanced clerical work in support of a Library system. Employees in this class perform a wide variety of routine administrative, advanced clerical and data entry duties while working with staff, customers, clients and the community. This position differs from lower-level clerical titles by being a lead assistant in coordinating tasks of lower-level workers and/or performing complex operations independently. Work performed is under general supervision with some leeway provided for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision may be exercised over a small number of clerical employees. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Assists patrons with questions and connect them with resources;
• Coordinate, conduct and supervise programming to include activities, story time, workshops and reading programs;
• Acts as information clerk where a general knowledge of lending rules, organization, department activities and established practices are involved;
• Assists agency personnel in resolving problems and issues that arise through day-to-day operations;
• Works with supervisor to order supplies, materials and checks invoices and packing lists for accuracy;
• Works with an automated system including entering accession information, registering borrowers, maintaining shelfs, lists and cataloguing;
• Monitors and uses inter-library loan system;
• Reviews materials for deaccession based on condition, circulation and other factors;
• Reserves and maintains library materials for readers;
• Performs book processing including shelving books, preparing new books and book repair;
• Operates office machinery such as photocopiers, fax machines and computers;
• Provide data for statistical reports;
• Answers telephone, gives routine information to the public.
• May write and administer grants;
• May coordinate and arranges outreach to community through advertising, press releases, website, presenters, entertainment and educational programs;
• May assign work, review and record work done, and instruct new employees in the specialized clerical/operations work of a program.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Good knowledge of library services and practices; working knowledge of business arithmetic;
• Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment as applied to library clerical work; * Good knowledge of library filing and shelving rules, ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of others;
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills;
• Tact and courtesy in dealing with staff, public and students;
• Accuracy; aptitude for library work;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and either:

A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college with an Associates Degree; OR B. Successful completion of 60 semester credit hours from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college; OR C. Two (2) years of full time clerical/operational experience in a Library System; OR D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of A, B & C above

To apply, forward cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

Or apply in person.