Job Summary
Mount Vernon Nazarene University seeks a full-time, 12-month, Assistant Library Director and Public Services Coordinator for Thorne Library on the Mount Vernon main campus. The position reports to the Director of the Library and is available immediately, upon appointment of a successful candidate. The Assistant Library Director and Public Services Coordinator supervises all library student assistants. This position represents the public face of the Thorne Library to the University and the broader community. A successful Assistant Director of the Library and Public Services Coordinator will be a creative, dynamic, and collaborative individual who is passionate about providing access to information and who is committed to excellent customer service. The work of the Assistant Director of Library and Public Services Coordinator will enhance and encourage access to information, ideas, and knowledge by both engaging the library’s community and by refining the library’s systems and processes.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee the following areas:
- Circulation (including OhioLINK PCIRC services, Inter-library Loan [ILL] activities using OCLC WorldShare, and all library fines and fees)
- Course reserves
- Collection maintenance (including stack maintenance, book repair, and inventory)
- Cataloging, classification, and processing of new library materials
- Community engagement through the library’s online presence and social media
- Lead and develop student employees through hiring, training, scheduling, mentoring, monitoring performance, managing projects, and fostering teamwork
- Coordinate the design and maintenance of display cases and bulletin boards
- Maintain procedural manual
- Monitor safety and maintenance in the library facility
- Compile circulation and gate count statistics
- Assist with the development and implementation of library programs and events (book readings, library week, author talks, etc.)
- Assist in providing circulation and first-level reference services (as needed)
- Assist with the design and maintenance of the library website
- Assist with the migration to a new Library Services Platform (LSP) – Alma
- Act as resource person for library operations in the absence of the Director of the Library
- Make recommendations to the Director of the Library regarding supply purchases and areas of improvement
- Keep abreast of trends in public services and information delivery across academic libraries and apply acquired knowledge to enhance services
- Stay up to date on standards and developments related to the organization and description of information including Library of Congress subject headings, RDA, and MARC
- Other duties as assigned
Educational/Experiential Requirements
- Evangelical Christian statement of faith, experience and mission fit
- Personal commitment to Jesus Christ
- Alignment with Church of the Nazarene values
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
- Familiarity with basic print and online reference tools
- Familiarity with automated library systems
- Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills in all modes
- Commitment to high quality customer service, serving users from a diversity of backgrounds
- Strong supervisory and managerial skills
- Understanding of the Library of Congress classification system
- Knowledge of cataloging according to RDA and LC principles and practice
- Attention to detail
- Sound judgment for independent decision-making
- Initiative for self-driven task completion
- Creativity in searching for ways to improve
- Strong computer office skills (e.g., MS Office)
- Demonstrated willingness to learn and develop skills in new and changing technologies
- Understanding and appreciation of the heritage, doctrine and practices of the Church of the Nazarene
Job Application Instructions
To be considered for this position, please email a resume to humanresources@mvnu.edu and complete the application, found at: https://mvnu.edu/employment-