The City University of New York · 2 weeks ago
Extended Day and Inter-Library Loan Coordinator (Library Coordinator)
The City University of New York is seeking an Extended Day and Interlibrary Loan Coordinator at LaGuardia Community College, which serves a diverse student body. The Coordinator will supervise part-time staff and manage library services during extended hours, ensuring efficient operations and providing expert support to users.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Library, including providing customer service, coordinating work schedules, and coordinating the training of Extended Day and Interlibrary Loan staff and Work Study students
Assist the Head of Extended Day & Interlibrary Loan Services by acting as a liaison with members of the 9-to-5 Library staff to ensure a smooth transition for services and problem-solving matters; liaise with various departments to coordinate Circulation, Interlibrary Loan and other Library service requests and operational needs
Maintain Interlibrary Loan databases, records, and files to ensure accuracy, compliance and confidentiality
Provide purchasing and budget support: Assist Head of Services in coordinating procurement processes and supporting budget-related tasks as needed
Coordinate the use of office equipment such as the fax machine, copiers, ILL computers, scanner and printers; help troubleshoot problems with the online Circulation System and office equipment; support all tasks relating to opening and closing of the Library during the extended day hours
Provide expert end-user support using interlibrary loan software such as ILLiad, Odyssey, OCLC, Alma Circulation System and other library database systems to perform the following functions:
Search systems to determine ownership, availability and location of requested library materials
Process requests to deliver eJournal articles via Odyssey, Article Exchange or email system
Input data and creates online pickup jobs for Interlibrary loan materials shipped via METRO [Metropolitan New York Library Council] and UPS delivery services; process online requests for UPS and other outgoing delivery services; and
Monitor delivery fees to ensure that the service stays within budgeted limits
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
Preferred
Knowledge of automated library systems
Experience with ILLiad, OCLC and other Resource Sharing Systems
Knowledge of Windows-based computing, including experience with Microsoft Office products
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work autonomously
Ability to provide excellent customer service to patrons in a diverse environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment
Available to work evening and weekend hours
Benefits
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.
We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.
Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
Company
The City University of New York
The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.
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