Job Description

Library Services Coordinator

Responsible and accountable for the effective coordination of resources and efficient direction of all County Library services within the three Branch Libraries in a manner designed to anticipate and meet the needs of patrons. Responsible for effectively distributing books and other library services materials to county residents and patrons, under direct authority of the Woodbury County Library Director.

Duties include:

• Basic knowledge of library procedures and classification systems; knowledge of general library equipment and office procedures
• Knowledge of books and book services ability to effectively communicate with others in a tactful, maturity, and courteous manner.
• Coordinate library activities in a manner designed to meet needs for library services.
• Typing, filing, computer input, preparation of circulation counts and reports.
• Ability to conduct regular story hour programs and summer reading activities.
• Shelving responsibilities of books, magazines, and reports.
• Serve library patrons in a tactful and courteous manner with information and books as requested by phone or in person.
• Responsible for monthly reports and records required by the main library headquarters in Moville.
• Enforces County Library policies within the scope of responsibility.
• Cooperates with the Woodbury County Library system in the regular rotation of books and materials via the bookmobile.
• Branch librarians must be willing and able to sort and carry boxes of books which average twenty-five (25) pounds per box regular and/or daily.
• The ability to lift approximately 40 pounds occasionally.
• Knowledge of general office equipment operations and procedures including accurate keyboard ability of 40 words per minute (net score).
• Performs janitorial duties within the library such as sweeping, vacuuming, and cleaning the bathrooms.
• Dress code: Business casual attire.
• Attendance is required.
• Cooperates with other libraries in the exchange of information and services.
• Keeps current on trends, developments, and new materials within the scope of responsibility for the branch library position.
• Performs necessary mending and repair of damaged library materials or sorts such damaged materials to be returned to the main library in Moville.
• Prepares overdue notices to be sent to patrons who are delinquent in returning borrowed materials and books.
• Performs various other duties such as special projects or reports which may promote library services within the community.
• Attends staff training meetings as directed by the Library Director.

Required Qualifications include:

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED)
• Knowledge of general office equipment operation
• Knowledge of County Library procedures and classification methods
• Knowledge of County Library collections and materials (and/or willingness to learn)
• Ability to courteously communicate with others

Supplemental Information:

Woodbury County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer. Deadline for receipt of applications: Monday at 4:30 pm October 20th, 2025 or until position filled. A completed County application form is required. Applicants for employment should contact the Human Resources Dept., Room 701, of the Woodbury County Court House between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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