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Job Description

Summary:
The Colorado State University - Pueblo Library enables student success by providing a supportive and collaborative academic environment in which students learn to discover, access, and use information resources effectively; critically explore new ideas and concepts; and develop lifelong learning skills.  The Library's suite of services and information resources enables high quality teaching, learning, and research for students, faculty, and staff.  Special events and collections promote cultural appreciation and lifelong learning throughout the campus and community.

As a member of the Information Management Department, the Cataloging & Metadata Librarian ensures that all information resources including print, audiovisual, and digital resources are properly indexed, organized, and cataloged in the library's catalog and digital repository.  Oversees day to day operations of the cataloging department including the description, organization, cataloging, and maintenance of monographs, serials, government documents, electronic resources, and audiovisual collections.  The Cataloging & Metadata Librarian provides reference services (including some nights and weekends), acts as liaison to various academic departments, teaches library instruction classes, and serves on university boards and committees.

Job Responsibilities:
As a member of the Information Management Department, this position will participate in projects as defined by the Department.  The major job responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Cataloging/ Metadata
• Perform original cataloging and/or create metadata for unique materials such as theses, archival materials or digital collections using MARC, DC, or other appropriate metadata schema
• Oversee copy cataloging and holdings record creation for all print, digital, archival and multimedia content including monographs, serials, government documents, electronic materials, etc. according to nationally accepted standards
• Oversee bibliographic maintenance of all print collections including serials and government documents including serial check-in process
• Collaborate with CSU-Fort Collins to implement, maintain, and administer local holdings
• Collaborate with CSU-Fort Collins to implement and maintain shared institutional repository
• Provide authority control and database maintenance of the online catalog and institutional repository
• Oversee periodicals bindery process
• Oversee the binding and processing of theses
• Provide leadership in the development of new processes and tools for the organization and description of library content as needed
• Provide cataloging related ILS training for library staff as needed
• Maintain statistics and generate reports for cataloging department
• Assist with collection maintenance such as weeding and item withdrawals
• Administration
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate classified and/or contract staff in Cataloging department
• Develop and communicate departmental goals and objectives to staff
• Create and maintain job descriptions, policies, and procedures for staff
• Provide reference and instruction services, including some nights and weekends
• Provide one-on-one assistance at Research Help Desk
• Provide virtual reference services as scheduled
• Perform specialized database searching as needed
• Teach classes for library instruction program including, but not limited to, classes in the liaison area
• Serve as liaison to one or more academic departments, helping to coordinate collection management and instruction for the assigned subject areas
• Perform sustained inquiry into discipline leading to practical application within the library as well as research resulting in published or presented scholarly or creative output
• Serve the Library, the University, and the profession through active membership on boards, committees, panels, etc.

Additional Info & Requirements

Colorado State University-Pueblo offers an outstanding comprehensive compensation and benefit package and a unique and friendly campus environment. Employees of the University enjoy a wide variety of educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities while enjoying a diverse, professional workplace. For more information about our employee benefits, please go to our web site at www.csupueblo.edu/HR/Benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

Minimum Qualifications

• ALA Accredited Masters in Library/ Information Science
• 1 year of professional or paraprofessional cataloging experience that included original cataloging in an academic library within the last five years

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Business or STEM discipline
• Experience in original cataloging/ metadata creation
• Experience working with institutional repository system
• Experience with innovations in cataloging including RDA, FRBR, and FAST
• Experience with Science and or Engineering Librarianship or Business Librarianship
• Reference and library instruction experience in an academic library
• Work experience requiring excellent organizational skills
• Work experience requiring excellent communication skills

The Community

CSU-Pueblo is a regional, comprehensive university.  The 275-acre campus, which overlooks the Front Range of south-central Colorado, is located in Pueblo, approximately 100 miles south of Denver in one of the more culturally dynamic regions of the country.  Pueblo is proud of its ethnically and culturally diverse populations of over 100,000 people.  The University is dedicated to having a multi-cultural campus and is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution.  The University enrolls more than 4,000 students in twenty-seven undergraduate programs with approximately 510 full-time faculty and staff.  The University is committed to diversity, and has made educational equity for students one of its highest priorities.  With the endorsement of campus, community, system and government constituencies, the University has enthusiastically embarked on a strategic plan to enhance admissions standards, increase program offerings, and improve academic services, including the teaching/ learning process.  The Pueblo community offers a major arts center, several golf courses, Lake Pueblo - a large reservoir for sailing and boating - and a 20.5 mile long nature trail for hikers and cyclists.  The city is within a short drive of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range, allowing for hiking, mountain climbing, fishing, camping, and skiing. 

HR Info

Contact Human Resources at hr@csupueblo.edu or (719) 549-2441 for more information or for assistance.

All interested candidates must apply through the online application system.  No other format of application materials will be accepted.  Applicants must attach a letter of intent (cover letter); a current resume or CV; an unofficial transcript; and three professional references including names, addresses, and phone numbers to the online application.  Applications submitted without the required information above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with exception to their personal contact and demographic information. All positions are contingent on available funding.

Early submission of application materials is encouraged.  Screening of
application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled.

Colorado State University - Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community.  To achieve that goal, the University conducts background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment.  Background checks may include, but are not limited to criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history.  Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment.  Some positions, depending on the job duties, may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

 The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate. 

Note:  The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. citizenship and Immigration Services regulations and be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University’s annual security report is available at: http://www.csupueblo.edu/CampusSafety/Pages/Default.aspx/.
          

Colorado State University-Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmation action requirements in all programs.  Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, CSU-Pueblo is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive.  Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.