Library Operations Coordinator

The Durland Alternatives Library (DAL) is accepting applications for the position of Library Operations Coordinator. We’re looking for someone who is attracted to the subject matter and mission of our library -- to transform what people believe is possible by showing alternatives to mainstream society.

About Durland Alternatives Library

Since our beginning in 1974, the library collection has focused on alternatives. The first books were about alternative communities & lifestyles in the 70’s. Our collection has since grown to include a variety of topics, all with themes of social justice, ecology, and transformative action.

Along with the library collection, our program Prisoner Express has grown to serve over 4,000 incarcerated men and women throughout the US with correspondence programs and a book program. Much of the library’s day to day operations have evolved to serve this need alongside our patron services.

You can learn more on our websites www.alternativeslibrary.org and www.prisonerexpress.org The Durland Alternatives Library is a project of the Center for Transformative Action (CTA)

Position Overview

The Coordinator oversees the management of the library’s unique collection and cataloging system.  This position is expected to lead the development of the collection, train and supervise student staff and volunteers, and continually improve the organization’s record-keeping and communication systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works closely with library director to understand, manage, and cultivate the collection 
• Catalog, update, repair, and review library item records
• Follow, create, and build upon library procedures and other documentation
• Provide training and oversight to student staff and volunteers
• Keep the library’s physical space organized and inviting

Required Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Attention to detail
• Clear and consistent communication
• Strong project management skills 
• Resourceful, enthusiastic, flexible, diplomatic and cooperative qualities.
• Knowledge of our subject material:; social justice, environment, social movements
• Social media outreach skills
• Familiarity with cloud-based documentation like Google Drive and Docs
• Proficient with databases, and a willingness to learn if needed
• Strong computer tech skills.
• Works cohesively in a team environment, as well as independently

Salary and Benefits

The position is 12-18 hours per week, at an hourly wage of $24. The position is available to begin on 10/1/24.

How to Apply

Please email a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references in .pdf format to Gary Fine, Library Director, Durland Alternatives Library, at gmf5@cornell.edu

Please include in your subject line, "Library Operations Coordinator."

Application Deadline - September 15, 2024  

 

The Durland Alternatives Library is a project of the Center for Transformative Action (CTA), a non-profit, tax-exempt, educational organization chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York. The successful applicant will be an employee of CTA.

CTA is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are hired based on their merit, ability, experience, and training without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, size, religious affiliation, genetic make-up, military/veteran status, domestic violence victim/survivor status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, or past participation in the discrimination complaint process. We are committed to being an inclusive organization and encourage people from diverse communities to apply."