Library Services Coordinator jobs in Newport News, VA

Library Services Coordinator oversees library service offerings designed to meet the needs of a specific user population. Ensures resource availability and implements new programs to meet service gaps. Being a Library Services Coordinator assists groups and individuals in locating, delivery, and obtaining materials. Establish and maintains cooperative agreements between the college and area libraries. Additionally, Library Services Coordinator graduates from an ALA-accredited school. Requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Library Services Coordinator gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Library Services Coordinator typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Library Services Coordinator (Community Learning)
  • City of Suffolk
  • Suffolk, VA FULL_TIME

  • Under limited supervision, the Community Learning Coordinator plans, implements, and evaluates programs, events, and other learning opportunities for all ages, abilities and content areas, inside the building, virtually, and in an outreach capacity.  Responsible for planning, coordinating, and evaluating Community Learning projects and ensures that all services are in alignment with the library's strategic goals and are implemented effectively. Responsible for supervising, training, and evaluating a specialized content area, establishing standards for programming and other learning opportunities, researching and formulating long range goals, developing guidelines and procedures, and planning, implementing and evaluating programs, services, and goals.  Reports to the Community Learning Senior Librarian.
     
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. 


    • Coordinates, implements and evaluates programs, events, and other learning opportunities for the public in the Suffolk Public Library System and in an outreach capacity in coordination with the Community Engagement Department. 
    • Develops public learning opportunities for all ages, with a specialized area, based on community need in a variety of formats and addressing a variety of learning styles, including in-person and virtual events and classes, asynchronous challenges and courses and other learning opportunities. 
    • Develops strategies to meet community learning needs and develops short and long-range plans and objectives for classes, events, and other learning opportunities. 
    • Provides expertise in educational best practices and incorporates skills in a specialized focus area into the development of learning opportunities for the community.
    • Performs tasks at the circulation desk of the library including checking library materials in and out, preparing books to be shelved, registering and processing library cards, collecting materials for the book depository, and securing the library at the end of the business day.
    • Directs, advises, provides, assists, and instructs patrons with locating library materials, answering reference and directional questions, and placing reserve requests.
    • Receives, reviews, and responds to community feedback.
    • Attends or conducts staff meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training and/or professional classes, seminars, or conferences to further develop professional skills.
    • May provide guidance to volunteers and staff in the work to be performed and ensures compliance with library policies and procedures.  
    • Contributes to staff meeting agendas and lead discussions to explore continued improvement opportunities, solicit feedback, promote teamwork and provide training; and lead or participate in a team process to develop criteria to interview, evaluate, and select candidates in order to hire the best applicants.
    • May respond to internal and external customers in crisis by identifying concerns or complaints by using independent judgment, discretion, and negotiation skills to determine appropriate resolution.
    • May identify and analyze building maintenance and equipment problems to determine course of action or solution to ensure safety, security, and comfort of internal and external customers.
    • May document accident, personnel, and incident reports to comply with City, State, and Federal guidelines.
    • May lead, facilitate, and participate in City and department teams to develop strategic plans, resolve problems, and improve current processes.
    • May monitor, evaluate, and coordinate the integration of new technologies into library programming services.
    • May provide timely and efficient technology support to staff and the community on a variety of technological equipment and resources.
    • May learn, understand and incorporate emerging technology trends to predict the direction of change and design responsive library services and programs.
    • May utilize tools to conduct program assessments; develop individual and/or group strategies; and analyze data to determine department current and future needs.
    • May design and conduct training needs assessments; and design, monitor and analyze surveys. 
    • May plan, develop and conduct training to a diverse group; coordinate with library managers and other City departments to develop and/or provide access to web-based instruction to promote research skills and information literacy; and develop training objectives and monitor employee learning.
    • May identify regional and national training resources.
    • May maintain current knowledge of trends, policies, methods and technologies in the library field.
    • May conduct strategic planning for the library in coordination with the City.
    • May coordinate grant writing to fund special projects and programs.
    • May coordinate outreach and programming.
    • May coordinate with outside entities to deliver library services outside the library buildings.
    • Performs related work as required.
    A combination of higher education and/or experience equivalent to 7 years, 3 of which must have been in the specific specialized area of the position, a library setting, or closely related field and 1 - 2 of which contained supervisory responsibilities; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.  Requires a valid driver's license.
    • Knowledge of educational or program development best practices to address learning needs for diverse populations.
    • Knowledge of library routine and procedures. Has considerable knowledge of specialized area assigned of educational processes, and learning opportunity development.
    • Knowledge of books, magazines, and related materials available to the public.
    • Ability to use standard office machines and a variety of popular audio visual and computer equipment.
    • Ability to maintain clerical records.
    • Ability to follow established procedures and perform work requiring some detail.
    • Ability to instruct patrons in the use of various office machines, computer programs and library reference materials.
    • Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with library patrons and the general public.
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
    • Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing. Is able to exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with City employees, City officials, professionals, and the general public.
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
    • Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
    • Ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors.
    • Ability to plan work and develop procedures; to learn and/or evaluate complex information in order to make judgments and decisions.
    • Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages.
    • Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
    • Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with (persons acting under stress) (emergency situations).
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Mobile Library Manager
  • Lancaster Community Library
  • Kilmarnock, VA FULL_TIME
  • Mobile Library Manager Lancaster Community Library - Kilmarnock, VA Starting Salary: $34,000 a year Schedule: 40 hours per week Reports to: Library Director Position Summary/Purpose: The purpose of th...
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Support Coordinator - Adult Developmental Services
  • Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board
  • Hampton, VA FULL_TIME
  • Adult Support Coordinator Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30a to 5p Support Coordination assists individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in accessing services, supports, and resourc...
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Marketing Coordinator
  • Miller's Services
  • Saluda, VA FULL_TIME
  • Miller s Services is seeking an energetic and team-oriented individual with marketing experience. In this role you will be responsible for assisting and supporting the marketing team with brand manage...
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Project Coordinator
  • Miller's Services
  • Saluda, VA FULL_TIME
  • Miller’s Services is seeking an energetic and team oriented individual with project coordination experience. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the Installation Manager and Installati...
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Exciting Opportunity: Part-Time Social Media Coordinator at Abundant Professional Services
  • Abundant Professional Services
  • Williamsburg, VA PART_TIME
  • Company DescriptionAbundant Professional Services is a subsidiary of Abundant Staffing Agency, LLC, a global provider of Human Resources Consulting, Recruiting, and Training. Established since 2000. O...
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About Newport News, Virginia

Newport News is located at 37°4′15″N 76°29′4″W / 37.07083°N 76.48444°W / 37.07083; -76.48444 (37.071046, −76.484557). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 120 square miles (310 km2), of which 69 square miles (180 km2) is land and 51 square miles (130 km2) (42.4%) is water. The city is located at the Peninsula side of Hampton Roads in the Tidewater region of Virginia, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The Hampton Roads Metropolitan Statistical Area (officially known as the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA) is the 37th largest in the nation with...
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Income Estimation for Library Services Coordinator jobs
$57,118 to $74,524
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What does a Library Services Coordinator do?

Library Services Coordinator in Gary, IN
Rodgers Memorial Library is seeking a full-time, Reference Librarian/ Library Services Coordinator.
December 01, 2019
Library Services Coordinator in Lima, OH
Coordinates children’s and young adult programming with other libraries, schools, and community groups; will assist in other library outreach opportunities as needed.
February 09, 2020
Library Services Coordinator in Gainesville, FL
Work requires well-developed verbal and problem-solving skills and excellent interpersonal skills; experience with automated library systems; strong attention to detail.
February 06, 2020