The Braille Institute is seeking a Library Services Coordinator for their Anaheim (92801) location.

Duties Include:

• Supervising the operations and coordinating all aspects of library services and technology education for the Library and Connection Pointe;
• Providing assistance and information to library patrons with requests for books, reference materials, research and assistive devices for the visually impaired;
• Receiving, reviewing and processing new library applications from patrons;
• Instructing new patrons on use of library programs, services, materials and equipment;
• Conducting individual consultation with students as needed to determine technology skill levels, needs and abilities;
• Making recommendations for instructional programs and equipment to meet the needs of students with a wide variety of skills, abilities and needs;
• Preparing and analyzing data input for library;
• Scheduling and providing students with one-on-one and small group training on advanced computing techniques, and use of screen readers, large print display software and adaptive and mainstream technologies;
• Conducting presentations on Library Services and Access technology;
• Maintaining current knowledge of computer software and adaptive and mainstream technology for the visually impaired;
• Working collaboratively with technology vendors; Coordinating with IT for installations;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Library or Computer Science or related field or the equivalent in additional experience required;
• Requires strong knowledge of library operations and/or advanced computer skills, and various adaptive and mainstream technologies;
• At least two (2) years of work experience with library operations and/or technology instruction is strongly preferred;
• One (1) year of experience working with the visually impaired;
• Supervisory experience and experience working with the visually impaired is desirable;
• Requires good communication, interpersonal, computer, organizational, research and leadership skills;
• The ability to meet the needs of visually impaired library patrons and/or the ability to effectively train visually impaired student with a wide variety of skills and abilities is essential;
• Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is required;
• Certificate in Assistive Technology (i.e. CATIS/Certificate in Assistive Technology Instruction Specialist from ACVREP or ATACP/Assistive Technology Applications Certificate program from CSUN preferred or will be an expectation to obtain within 6-12 months of hire/transfer.