Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$14.00 to $14.00 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Boulder, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Academic

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Job Description

Position Title: Technical Services and Special Collections Coordinator
Job Code: AD162
Department: Library
Reports to: Director of Library and Archives
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Hours per Week: 40
Pay Rate: $14.00 per hour

Job Summary: The Technical Services and Special Collections Coordinator is responsible for the oversight of library technical services, including cataloging, physical processing, Integrated Library System (ILS) operation, and the periodical collection. In addition, the Technical Services and Special Collections Coordinator facilitates access to Special Collections and Archives and assists the Director of Library and Archives with ongoing and future archives projects as needed.

Job Duties:
Cataloging:
• Copy catalog monographs, serials and materials in non-book formats, including CDs, DVDs, and LPs.
• When appropriate, assist in creating original full level bibliographic records in accordance with current national cataloging standards (LCSH, RDA, LCC, etc.).

Physical Processing:
• Oversee the physical processing of library materials.
• Advise processing work-studies.
• Oversee book repair.

Maintain hosted Koha open-source ILS:
• Work closely with the host vendor to resolve problems or implement new features.
• Configure policy settings to achieve desired functionality.

Periodicals Management:
• Work with the Administrative Coordinator to maintain records for article databases and holdings of print periodicals.
• Manage link resolvers and other electronic resource enhancements.

Coordinate access to archival and special collections:
• Prioritize requests for access according to university policy and available library resources.
• Arrange and describe special collections and archival materials, including processing theses.

Secondary Responsibilities:
• Participate in general reference service, including possible evening and weekend rotation, and ongoing training.
• Plan, develop, and implement various special projects as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree and one or more years of copy cataloging experience.
• Customer service experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Original cataloging experience.
• Experience working in an academic library.
• Experience with OCLC Connexion.
• Experience with Koha open source ILS.
• Experience with CONTENTdm digital collection management software.
• Special collections and/or archives experience.
• Knowledge of Naropa University’s history and mission as it relates to the institutional archives.

Applications: Application review continues until position is filled. Qualified candidates should apply online and include a letter of interest and resume.

Naropa University is actively engaged in creating an inclusive, diverse community and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In keeping with our diversity initiatives, we encourage applications from persons of historically under-represented groups and those who support diversity.

The Community

Naropa University is actively engaged in creating an inclusive, diverse community and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In keeping with our diversity initiatives, we encourage applications from persons of historically underrepresented groups and those who support diversity.

HR Info

Applications: Application review continues until position is filled. Qualified candidates should apply online and include a letter of interest and resume.

Posted Jan 21, 2015