Library Circulation and Acquisitions Coordinator Carson-Newman University is a Christian, liberal arts-based University built upon the Lordship of Jesus Christ as evidenced historically and revealed in the Scriptures. Job Title: Library Circulation and Acquisitions Coordinator Department: Library Reports To: Dean of Library Services Location: On-site FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Time Requirements: Full-Time Supervisory Responsibilities: Trains and supervises all student library workers Summary Description: This position provides administrative support to the Dean of the library and librarians of the university, as well as circulation support to faculty, staff, students and the public. In addition, this position is responsible for hiring, scheduling, training, and supervising the library student staff. This position is also responsible for purchasing library materials, supplies, and resources. The individual in this position often serves as the first point of contact with library patrons and must provide outstanding customer service with a pleasant demeanor. Essential Functions: As an intentionally Christian academic community, Christian employees are hired to advance the mission of Carson-Newman as expressed in our strategic plan, Acorns to Oaks. Interacting harmoniously with the public, co-workers, faculty, students and staff Communicating with the Office of Financial Assistance to hire library student workers Scheduling, supervising, and training 15 – 20 student workers for the circulation desk Approving timecards for students Assisting with supervision of the Circulation Desk and the student workers assigned to work at the desk Ordering supplies, library materials, and resources Processing of all library invoices Written acknowledgment of gifts and donations Assisting with mail routing Maintaining paper and toner for copy machines and computer lab printers Shares responsibility for opening and closing the library Other duties as assigned Education: Baccalaureate degree preferred Experience: At least one year experience in a similar position preferred Required Skills: Strong customer service orientation. Good oral and written communication skills. Strong computer skills, including competency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Attention to detail. Ability to multi-task. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 5 pounds requirements of this position General Information: This description is designed to describe the general nature of the job and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and duties. It is the responsibility of the supervisor for this position to formally outline in writing any performance expectations including specific duties for which the employee assigned to this position will be held accountable in terms of performance evaluation. Employee Expectations: The University expects all employees to conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate for a Christian institution and to be worthy examples in moral conduct and behavior for the students of the University and fellow employees.
