Library Technician II

Colorado Mesa University

Application Deadline

Apply By Oct 16th, 2015

Wages

Not Specified

Location

Grand Junction, CO

Hours

Not Specified

MLS

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Minimum Education

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Library Experience

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Supervisory Experience

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Type of Library

Academic

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Job Description

STATE OF COLORADO invites applications for the position of:

Library Technician II/Serials Technician

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

CLASS TITLE: LIBRARY TECHNICIAN II

LOCATION: Mesa County, Colorado

PRIMARY PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Colorado Mesa University, 1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501

SALARY: $2,715.00 - $3,832.00 Monthly

SALARY NOTE: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

OPENING DATE: 10/02/15

CLOSING DATE: 10/16/15 05:00 PM

JOB TYPE: Full Time

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado  is dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience in a student-centered environment featuring small class sizes and a high level of student/faculty interaction.

Founded in 1925, the University offers professional and technical programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Remaining one of the most affordable universities in Colorado, enrollment exceeds 9,400 students and offers a hands-on learning environment, with professors dedicated to teaching.

This dedication to providing the highest quality education in a student-centered environment continues to guide the University into the future.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

Duties:   Manages daily operations including establishing work priorities for self and students assigned to area.  Facilitates all processing aspects of print and electronic serials control including: copy cataloging, check-in, holdings and link maintenance, access problems, title changes, cessation and claims, and duplicate exchange.  Oversees the retention, binding withdrawal of serials and standing orders.  Edits serials department procedures manual. Collects and reports statistics.  Triages incoming ILS problems.  Resolves or routes problems to the appropriate person or organization.  Tracks problems and follows them through to resolution. Attends selected vendor ILS meetings and reports to appropriate library staff.   Creates lists, reports, and statistics as requested by librarians. Tracks items owned, orders made, bills paid, periodicals received and patrons who borrowed items.  Maintains familiarity with MARC records. Routinely catalogs electronic monographs, obtaining records from vendors and/or OCLC and loads them into the local ILS (Integrated Library System). Assists university archivist with various tasks including processing collections, creating guides and indexes, digitizing materials, assisting with exhibits, assisting patrons with material requests, and special projects.  Occasionally opens department to public and assists patrons in absence of archivist or student help.  In cooperation with other Technical services staff, supervises technical services student workers including interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, assigning tasks, tracking performance and terminating when necessary.  Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS, CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & APPEAL RIGHTS:

Minimum Qualifications:  Two years of general library experience including preparing, shelving, and maintaining library materials. Familiarity with MARC records, serials control and cataloging procedures.

Substitutions:  Two years of course work from an accredited college or university including twelve semester hours of library science course work may substitute for two years of the general library experience.  If substituting education for experience, you must provide transcripts with your application.

ATTENTION!

The first stage of the comparative analysis process for candidates who meet minimum qualifications is an application review.  Therefore it is paramount that you follow directions provided in this job announcement and address in detail your experience with the duties and requirements mentioned above in the experience portion of your application.

Conditions of Employment:  In accordance with Colorado Mesa University policy, must successfully complete a criminal background check.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

For complete details, requirements and application instructions, visit www.coloradomesa.edu/hr/newempl.html or http://apptrkr.com/685037.  If you are completing a paper application, it can be picked up at the address below and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the date given above (postmarks not accepted).

Resumes may be included, but applications stating "See Resume" for experience will not be accepted in lieu of the properly completed State of Colorado application forms.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 
Applications are part of the selection process and will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.  Be sure the requirements listed above are specifically addressed on your application; failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application.  Also, as applications may serve as all or part of the comparative analysis process for this position, it is to your benefit to address your experience with the duties listed above in detail.  Applications may be evaluated by a panel of subject matter experts who will rate your education, training and experience as demonstrated on your application.  Attach additional pages if necessary to fully explain your experience and education.

Your application will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resources Specialist to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications.  If it is determined that your application material does not meet the announced minimum qualifications, you will be notified in writing and may contact Lee Schmalz 970 248-1655 or Shannon Mims 970 248-1093 within five days of receipt to attempt informal resolution of matter.  If you still do not agree with our decision regarding your qualifications, you have the right to have that decision reviewed the the State Personnel Director.  Your request for a Director's review must be received in the State Personnel Director's office within 10 days from your receipt of the letter informing you that you do not qualify and should include the following: 1)  Job Title; 2)  Agency involved; 3)  Name of the agency representative spoken to during informal resolution attempts; 4)  Date(s) of the conversations; 5)  Specific issue(s): 6)  Reason it is believed the decision was arbitrary, capricious, or contrary to rule or law.  Direct your request to:

State Personnel Board
633 17th Street, Suite 1320
Denver, CO  80202-3604
Fax:  303-866-5038

To request a Director's review, you are required to complete and submit the Colorado State Personnel Consolidated Appeal/Dispute Form, available at:  http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/DPA-SPB/1232721347216.  Instructions for completing the form, as well as State Personnel Board Rules and Director's Administrative Procedures, are also available on the same Website.  Public libraries offer internet access.  If you are not able to access the forms on the internet or if you require assistance, please contact our Human Resources Office.

Appeal Rights:  Under Colorado State Statue and State Personnel Procedures you have the right to request a review of or appeal to the State Personnel Director any step of the selection process, if you believe the action taken to be arbitrary, capricious or contrary to rule or law.  If you believe the content of an examination was arbitrary, capricious or contrary to rule  or law (scores and ranks are not considered as conduct or content), your appeal must be in writing and received no later than 10 calendar days from the date the examination was administered.  Utilizing the Colorado State Personnel Consolidated Appeal/Dispute Form, which can be found at http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/DPA-SPB/SPB/1232721347216, send appeals to the appropriate address as indicated on the Consolidated Appeal/Dispute Form.  The above ten-day deadline and appeal procedures apply, as well, to all charges of discrimination.

HOW TO APPLY: Thank you for your interest. Submit an on-line application by clicking the link below or submit a State of Colorado Application for Announced Vacancy and all supplemental questions according to the instructions provided below. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed above.

TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this announcement.

IF NOT APPLYING ON-LINE, SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Colorado Mesa University, Human Resources, 1100 N Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501

DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION:
Human Resources, 970 248-1820, or smims@coloradomesa.edu

METHODS OF APPOINTMENT: Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://apptrkr.com/685037

Position #GZA-138-102015

THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 

Posted Oct 6, 2015