Job Description
We are now accepting applications from dynamic and service-oriented individuals for the Government information Specialist positon in the Government Information Unit at the University Libraries.
The Government Information Specialist is specifically responsible for coordinating and managing the overall non-federal collection development strategy for the department. These efforts include implementing collection plans for the state and foreign collections, managing the Colorado documents collection, working with the item conversion/inventory team, and working with the manager of the federal needs and offers process. The position utilizes sound knowledge of government depository library principles and established project management techniques to analyze collections and resources, formulate strategies and develop processes to enhance the discoverability of information, improve the quality of the Libraries’ online database, and supply detailed and up-to-date records of the Libraries’ holdings for our customers and other libraries. This position liaises with the Libraries’ Metadata Services and Circulation Departments to insure physical and intellectual access to collections within national and organizational standards. The position collects, analyzes and presents statistics to support the work of the unit, and achieve administrative goals to reduce the size of onsite collections. This position provides individual research assistance to students, faculty, staff, and the public at the Libraries’ Research Desk as well as by phone, email, and instant messaging.
Be collaborative. Be resourceful. Be dynamic. Be Boulder.
What your key responsibilities will be:
• As a government information specialist, you will:
• Provide reference and research service
• Implement the Collection Development Plans for State and Foreign Documents
• Manage the Colorado Documents Collection
• Consultation/coordination with the Government Information Item Conversion/Inventory Project
• Migration and Ongoing Maintenance of the Government Information Website
Additional Info & Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• 3 years recent experience in an academic library.
Required Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and abilities
• Demonstrated experience with library reference services.
• Demonstrated experience with website maintenance or the creation of LibGuides or other finding aids.
• Demonstrated knowledge of an integrated library system’s (ILS) cataloging and serials modules.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written oral communications.
Desired Qualifications
• Recent experience with government information materials in increasingly responsible positions.
• Demonstrated experience with Excel or statistics packages such as SPSS and others.
• Demonstrated experience with Drupal.
• Supervision of classified staff or student employees.
• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or graduate level coursework in political science, international affairs, economics, history, sociology, or education.
Preferred qualifications may be used to further reduce the pool of applicants to those who are most highly qualified.
The Community
Who we are:
As the flagship University of a Multi-campus System in the State of Colorado, CU Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners situated on one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country. As one of 34 U.S. public institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) – and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region – we have a proud tradition of academic excellence, with five Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies.
CU-Boulder has blossomed in size and quality since we opened our doors in 1877 – attracting superb faculty, staff, and students and building strong programs in the sciences, engineering, business, law, arts, humanities, education, music, and many other disciplines.
Today, with our sights set on becoming the standard for the great comprehensive public research universities of the new century, we strive to serve the people of Colorado and to engage with the world through excellence in our teaching, research, creative work, and service. The University Libraries faculty and staff are diverse, talented, and passionate people who share this vision and mission. The Libraries, a member of the Association of Research Libraries, holds the largest collection in the Rocky Mountain region with over 12 million books, periodicals, government publications, audio-visual materials, microforms, maps, manuscripts, papers and computer-based resources. The Libraries faculty and staff collaborate internally, with colleagues beyond the campus, and with our clients to advance information literacy, intellectual freedom, lifelong learning, the disciplinary growth of information, and the amplification of knowledge.
The Government Information team works closely together to provide high quality references and instruction services. The nature of government information is complex and challenging. The job is well-suited to the person that values continuous learning and close collaboration with colleagues.
The Social Sciences Department exists to support the University Libraries’ mission of enriching and advancing learning and discovery through the collection and dissemination of research materials and through the provision of resources and tools to access these materials. The providing of access is achieved in collaboration with clients and the wider library community and is designed to promote client self-sufficiency in finding, identifying, selecting, and obtaining resources.
HR Info
Job posting contact
Boulder Campus Human Resources
Job posting contact email
Job Posting Number
C/U03145
Quicklink for Posting
http://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/86040
Please apply by August 13th 2014.
To apply, please submit the following materials to this posting at www.jobsatcu.com:
1) A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
2) A current resume
Please Note: Degree verification will be required for final applicants if a completed degree was used to fulfill a minimum requirement for this position.
Reference checking is a standard step in our hiring process. You may be asked to provide contact information, including email addresses, for up to five references as part of the search process for this position.
If you have difficulties submitting application information, please contact the jobsatcu help desk at: 1-855-216-7740 option 5.
Important Notes:
Resume and other application materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. Please, specifically address the qualifications, competencies and desired qualifications in your resume and application materials. There may be questions at the end of this application related to these qualifications and competencies; your answers to these questions will be verified against your application materials and may be checked with references. False information could lead to your removal from the hiring process.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
The University of Colorado is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Inquiries may be directed to the Boulder Campus Title IX Coordinator by calling 303-492-2127 or to the Office of Civil Rights.
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