Job Description

The Collection Services Coordinator manages departmental staff and oversees all MPHPL collection processes including acquisitions and collection management systemwide.

Details

LOCATION: Mishawaka Library (location subject to change)

DEPARTMENT: Collection Services

HOURS: Full Time

· 40 hours

· At least one Saturday per month and occasional evenings to meet scheduling needs

WAGE: $35.00 minimum starting pay

Essential Job Duties

· Demonstrate positive leadership; serve on the MPHPL Administrative Team

· Develop and coach direct reports

· Manage departmental budgets

· Perform and assign various collection processes such as selection, cataloging, inventory and reclassification projects

· Communicate with patrons regarding material requests and damaged items

· Maintain and communicate written department procedures

· Participate in analysis and reporting of relevant data

· Chair Collection Maintenance Committee; serve on the Reading Challenge Committee

· Participate in professional development to remain informed of current trends emerging issues and best practices in public libraries

· Assist with staffing service desks as needed

· Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

· Master’s Degree in Librarian Science (MLIS)

· Two years of supervisory experience

· ILS experience required; SIRSI-Dynix experience preferred

· Experience with OCLC preferred

 

Work Skills

· Good communication skills and ability to multitask

· Detail-oriented

· Project management across departments

· Strong commitment to customer service

· Ability to instruct staff in library technology; ability to learn new technology quickly

 

Physical Requirements

· Ability to pull a loaded cart.

· Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds

· Ability to frequently stand, bend or stoop

· Ability, stamina, and balance to perform basic movements frequently

Additional Details

CLASSIFICATION: 8-Coordinator

CERTIFICATION: Indiana LC3

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Director of Operations

 

How to Apply

· Download a MPHPL Employment Application

· Submit application, cover letter and resume to hr@mphpl.org

 

Revised 04/2025

Job Description

The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating programs and outreach services that align with the library’s strategic goals and community needs.

Details

LOCATION: Mishawaka Library (location subject to change)

DEPARTMENT: Community Engagement

HOURS: Full Time

· 40 hours

· At least one Saturday per month and occasional evenings to meet scheduling and programming needs

WAGE: $35.00 minimum starting pay

 

Essential Job Duties

· Demonstrate positive leadership; serve on the MPHPL Administrative Team

· Develop and coach direct reports

· Develop strategies for library programming and outreach based on demographic data, patron interest and demand

· Oversee all adult programs and culinary classes for all ages

· Work closely with the Youth Services Coordinator for all ages/family events

· Work with community partners to deliver bookmobile services to daycares, senior centers and other local institutions

· Maintain relevant statistics and compile reports as requested

· Serve on the Reading Challenge Committee

· Assist with staffing service desks as needed

· Participate in professional development to remain informed of current trends, emerging issues and best practices in public libraries

· Perform other duties as assigned

 

Requirements

Qualifications

· Master’s Degree in Librarian Science (MLIS) or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (i.e. education, recreation) plus 15 hours of college level Library Science credit (LC4)

· Two years of supervisory experience

· Two years of experience in programming preferred

· Valid driver’s license; position requires frequent travel and driving the mobile library van/bookmobile (extended Sprinter)

Work Skills

· Good communication skills and ability to multitask

· Strong commitment to customer service

· Flexibility and creativity; experience in planning and conducting programming for all ages

· Ability to instruct patrons and staff in library technology; ability to learn new technology quickly

 

Physical Requirements

· Ability to pull a loaded cart.

· Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds

· Ability to frequently stand, bend or stoop

· Ability, stamina, and balance to perform basic movements frequently

 

Additional Details

CLASSIFICATION: 8-Coordinator

CERTIFICATION: Indiana LC4 or above

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Director of Patron Services

How to Apply

· Download a MPHPL Employment Application

· Submit application, cover letter and resume to hr@mphpl.org

Revised 04/2025