Outreach Services Coordinator

The London Public Library is seeking a full-time Outreach Services Coordinator
to provide library materials for patrons unable to visit the library physically. This
individual will also plan, design, and implement library services to nursing
homes, extended care facilities, senior gathering places, and those confined to
their homes. Performs Circulation Desk duties. Must work evenings and rotating
weekends to meet workload demands.

Salary

Beginning at $15.00 per hour

Essential Job Functions

• Designs and implements programs in consultation with activities directors
or other personnel in community facilities.
• Manages satellite collections of library materials in various community
facilities, businesses, and organizations.
• Promotes Outreach Services with local businesses and organizations.
• Assists patrons of all ages with their informational needs using a variety of
reference sources.
• Promotes services that will enhance the quality of life for people who have
difficulty getting to the library.
• Recruits, manages, and evaluates library volunteers.
• Participates in community events where potential Outreach patrons gather.
• Represents the library to various community groups.
• Assists at Circulation Desk in all capacities.
• Maintains Outreach and volunteer statistics for monthly reporting.
• Attends meetings and continuing education programs to keep informed of
current trends and issues related to assigned area of responsibility.
• Performs reader’s advisory services.
• Maintains a high quality of patron service and confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university and one to two
years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education
and experience.
Interpersonal Skills
Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with patrons,
employees, management, and representatives from other organizations.
Time Management Skills
Ability to plan and organize daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the
completion of work to meet deadlines. Maintains a calendar for meetings,
deadlines, and events.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional
journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write
reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively
present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients,
customers, and the general public.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety
of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Library
Automation software, MS Outlook, and MS Word Processing software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or demonstrable ability to gain access to worksite.

To Apply
Submit resume and reference list to londonpubliclibraryoh@gmail.com or in person at the
library.