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Library Coordinator - Virtual Service Points
Requisition ID: 2026-10677
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Other
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Non-Exempt
College: University Libraries
Department: Library Public Services
Advertised Salary: Minimum of $49,000, plus excellent benefits
Overview
Join the Merrill-Cazier Library's Access Services team in supporting students, faculty, staff, and community members and creating a welcoming hub for curiosity, collaboration, and community at USU.
The library is seeking a Virtual Service Points Coordinator to coordinate and support virtual service points, with a primary focus on chat services. This position provides virtual assistance, coordinates chat schedules and workflows, contributes to assessment and training, and supports service improvements.
Reporting to the Head of Access Services, this position supports service point procedures, policies, workflows, and services. The position also supports library public spaces initiatives, contributes to assessment and training, and participates in library projects and initiatives. Working collaboratively with colleagues, this position supports library priorities and provides welcoming, accessible, and consistent services to the campus community.
This is a full-time, benefited Library Coordinator position with a minimum salary of $49,000. The typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; however, hours will vary based on library hours, university calendars, holidays, and departmental needs.
Anticipated start date: September 2026
Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support virtual service points, including chat scheduling, staffing, queue management, and workflows.
• Provide operational support for library service points, including chat and circulation desk shifts, staff support, and patron service.
• Develop and improve service point procedures, policies, workflows, and services in collaboration with colleagues.
• Coordinate and support assessment activities, including collecting, organizing, maintaining, and reporting statistical data and records.
• Support staff training and development, including training resources, curriculum and outcomes mapping, and instructions workshops.
• Support library public spaces initiatives, including active participation on the Library Public Spaces Committee and related projects.
• Contribute to collaborative library projects and initiatives, including Pop-Up Gallery displays, programming, committees, working groups, and other projects assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; or four years of library experience.
• Experience providing reference, research, or patron services in an academic library or similar environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work positively with students, staff, faculty, and community members.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize work, meet deadlines, and manage competing responsibilities.
• Strong problem-solving and judgment skills, with the ability to make appropriate procedural decisions, resolve complex service issues, use standard office software, and learn library technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing virtual reference, chat, or other online library services, preferably in an academic library.
• Experience supporting library service points, operational workflows, or related library services.
• Experience using library technologies, such as integrated library systems, Springshare products, Canvas, or similar platforms.
• Experience collecting, organizing, maintaining, or reporting assessment data, including use of spreadsheets, databases, or other data management tools.
• Experience supporting staff training, workshops, library instruction, or collaborative library projects and initiatives.

Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
Minimum of $49,000, plus excellent benefits
ADA
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Work is performed indoors in an open office environment with shared cubicle workspaces. Employees are protected from weather and contaminants but may experience occasional temperature changes. The position requires prolonged sitting, frequent computer use and repetitive hand motions (such as typing), as well as regular walking, talking, and hearing. The position also requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of library materials and the ability to move loaded book carts.
Disclaimer
This position description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.
College/Department Highlights
University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.
USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.
The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.
*updated 07/2026
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Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322
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