Library Program Coordinator

POSITION

REPORTS TO:

Library Director

None

• 25-4021.00 Librarians
• 15-1199.09 Information Technology Project Managers

Provides co-worker leadership to others through motivation, team building, and providing feedback.

• Subject to post-offer, pre-employment drug screen.
• Subject to a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Subject to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.
• Computer literacy proficiency
• English proficiency.

To enhance the quality of life of Enid residents and guests through the efficient operation of the City of Enid library and literacy promotion.

• Work collaboratively with the library programming team to create, implement, and present programs and events in accordance with the library’s mission and long-term strategic plan.
• Coordinate presenters/volunteers; collect necessary paperwork and route for approval.
• Set up rooms/spaces, including moving furniture; operate basic A/V; manage registrations and attendance.
• Prepare purchase requests; track receipts; maintain grant support files as assigned.
• Draft event listings and flyers; update calendars and web entries.
• Support outreach events.
• Participate in the staffing rotation of service desks as assigned.
• Provide information and basic circulation help to patrons.
• Support digital literacy at a basic level.
• Participates in the selection and deselection of library materials in accordance with the library's collection development policy and procedure.
• Creates displays to promote library programs, events, or collections.
• Advocates for the library and its interests.
• Manages ongoing professional development, including library best practices and trends, community interests, and personal skills.
• Maintain confidentiality of patron records.
• Performs other duties as required.

• The Library runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Work areas are clean and well-maintained.
• Excellent customer service is provided to Library patrons.
• The public perception of library services is positively promoted.
• Proficient software knowledge is regularly demonstrated.
• Effective working relations exist with City personnel.
• Employee understands and adheres to applicable safety policies.
• The City’s professional reputation is maintained.

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. /B.S.) in a related field.

• Level III Oklahoma Department of Libraries Public Library Certification within 12 months of hire.
• Continuing education to maintain ODL certification.

• English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of the composition, and grammar.
• Specialized: Knowledge of techniques necessary to carry out effective and timely searches in a variety of databases and platforms.
• Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Computer: Proficient personal computer skills, including electronic mail, record-keeping, and routine database activity, including the use of spreadsheets, record tracking applications, word processing, graphics, etc.
• Communication: Knowledge of communication methods and techniques, including presenting information to a wide variety of specific audiences. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, or visual media.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must have analytical ability and problem-solving skills.

• Competency in using library technology.
• Ability to switch between tasks as required.
• Accurate and attentive to detail.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and customer service abilities.
• Ability to assist and support others.
• Able to operate telephone, PC, copier, and other basic business machines.

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