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Position Summary

The Center's founding in 1964 was envisaged by Fort Lewis College President John Reed, funded by Arthur and Morley Ballantine with a supplemental contribution from Mr. A. M. Camp, and facilitated by Fort Lewis College's contribution of space and staffing. The Center's first Director, the late Fort Lewis College history professor Robert W. Delaney, served for twenty-two years, and stated that "the original and stated purpose of the Center was to collect, collate, and have ready for use by qualified users, all aspects of the history of the Southwest."

The Center facilities include the museum, archival and collections repositories, a special collections library, research offices, and classrooms, labs, and offices for the College's Anthropology, Native American and Indigenous Studies, and Environmental Studies academic degree programs. The building opened to staff and the collections in the spring of 2001.

The Library and Archives Specialist is a 24-hour/week, 12 months/year (.6 FTE) exempt staff position. This position reports to the Director of the Center of Southwest Studies.  

The Library and Archives Specialist position consists of technical duties in support of the overall operation and management of the Delaney Southwest Research Library and Archives at the Center of Southwest Studies.

Duties

• Assists patrons with library circulation and retrieval of library materials, including archival collections.
• Provides reference and research assistance to patrons.
• Under the direction of the archives manager, assists with college archives and records management.
• Performs copy cataloging under the direction of the librarian.
• Mends and repairs materials and assists in monitoring book processing conducted by student workers.
• Assists with the Center’s public programs, events, and exhibits as needed.

Additional Info & Requirements

Equal Opportunity

Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or veteran status. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment, admission, and education shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. People from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; customer service experience.
• Computer skills to include use of library catalogs and Internet-based software.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with research methods.
• Willingness to learn.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in a library and/or archives setting.
• Working knowledge of Millennium, MARC, and OCLC.
• Knowledge of standard cataloging practices, collections management and/or library databases, and archival and records management methods.
• Ability and desire to contribute to the overall mission of the Center of Southwest Studies and Fort Lewis College.

The Community

About Fort Lewis College and Durango

Fort Lewis College is Colorado's public liberal arts college, offering baccalaureate degree programs in the arts, humanities,social sciences and natural sciences as well as professional programs in applied sciences, teacher education, and business administration. The college has a diverse student body with an enrollment of about 4,000 from 46 states and 10 nations, 20% Native American, and 8% Hispano. The campus is located on a mesa top at the foothills of the San Juan Mountains as it converges with thedesert Southwest. The College contributes directly to the cultural and economic vitality of the area. Durango is the hub of Southwestern Colorado, situated in a beautiful mountain valley with nearby peaks reaching 14,000+ feet.A mild four-season climateallows numerous opportunities for skiing, fishing, biking, golfing, etc. With an area population of 45,000, Durango is cosmopolitan for its size and is served by major airlines with direct connections to Denver, Phoenix, and Dallas. It is 3.5 hours driving distance from Albuquerque, N.M.

HR Info

Dr. Jay Harrison, Director

jtharrison@fortlewis.edu

Application Process

Prepare materials for electronic submission:

• Letter of interest addressing each of the required qualifications and duties
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three current references

Electronic submissions should be sent to:

Dr. Jay Harrison, Director

jtharrison@fortlewis.edu

The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts and pass a background check.