Circulation Coordinator

Full-time position - Posted 9/23/25

Position Summary

Responsible for library circulation, Reserve collection, supervising students working in public services, and other library public/technical services support functions.

Role Qualifications

• Strong ability to create good will with staff, faculty, and students; servant attitude.
• Views interruptions in a positive manner; ability to set proper priorities and work on multiple tasks
• Commitment to the Articles of Faith, Mission, and Objectives of the University; and desires to be a role model for students by demonstrating an active Christian faith in personal example and in work related responsibilities.
  

Position Responsibilities

• Manage library circulation including, but not limited to, the following: maintaining patron records, collecting fees, creating reports, and processing data.
• Processing book orders through multiple platforms.
• Supervise student work-study including the following: hiring, training, scheduling, and daily operations.
• Assist patrons including the following: check-in/out of material, provide information about the library, basic database searches, reserve rooms, etc.
• Operate and troubleshoot computers and copiers
• Create and maintain an environment conducive to study and research in public areas of the library.
• Supervise and maintain the Reserve collection.
• Process new library materials by affixing spine labels, security tapes, etc.
• Perform book repair as needed.
• Assist the Access Services Librarian in cataloging new materials using Koha, OCLC, and other tools.
• Assist the Access Services Librarian in processing Interlibrary Loans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Supervisory and training experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Established customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of computer systems including Microsoft Office 365 suite.
• Ability to learn and utilize library software and systems.

Preferred skills and experience

• Extensive supervisory and training experience.
• General office experience.
• Copy cataloging experience.
• Knowledge of MARC and other library standards.
• Proficient in Spanish.

Education

• Two or more years of college. Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; stand; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is minimal.

The employee is expected to adhere to all University policies.

Biblical Diversity and Intercultural Engagement

JBU desires to increase the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students to honor how all humans are created in the image of God, to reflect better the diversity of the Kingdom of God, to further our Christian commitment to justice, and to increase the quality of our educational experience. JBU is pursuing the goal of teaching and working in an intercultural environment and encourages applications from people interested in serving a diverse body of students. For more information, visit our Biblical Diversity and Intercultural Engagement.

About JBU

Information describing the university is available online.

Apply

To apply, please upload the following documents to the "Upload Your Documents" page:

1. Cover Letter
2. Your resume
3. A completed and signed staff employment application (Click Here to Access the Application)

Contact information:
Office of Human Resources
John Brown University
2000 West University Street
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
Phone: 479.524.7197
e-mail: jobs@jbu.edu