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Job Description

Western State College of Colorado seeks a dynamic, service-oriented librarian to manage the cataloging and technical services operations of the library and to participate in staffing the reference desk. The technical services librarian performs original cataloging on monographs, serials, AV, archives, manuscripts, and electronic resources as needed; manages copy cataloging, materials processing, and other technical services operations; serves as the library’s liaison to the integrated library system’s consortium (Marmot Library Network); manages the college’s archives and special collections and institutional repository for storing and accessing electronic records; staffs the reference desk in rotation with other library staff; and participates in hiring, training, and supervising student staff as needed. Additional duties include participating in virtual reference services and participating with other library staff members in collection development, committee work, and setting goals and objectives for the library. Night and weekend work is required in rotation with other librarians. The technical services librarian reports to the director of library services.

Additional Info & Requirements

Screening of applications will begin October 20, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.Qualifications: Required are an ALA-accredited M.L.S.; experience in original cataloging; knowledge of and familiarity with MARC formats and OCLC standards; experience in project management; experience in public service; excellent communication skills; and ability to work as part of a team of librarians and library support staff. Preferred qualifications are knowledge of and familiarity with archival management; experience and familiarity with an Innovative Interfaces integrated library system; and knowledge of and familiarity with current meta-data standards such as Dublin Core and MODS.

The Community

Western is a residential, four-year public undergraduate college with an enrollment of 2,200 students who come from across Colorado and all fifty states. The college is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides significant year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers. Visit http://www.western.edu/ to learn more about Western. Western State College of Colorado is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer.

HR Info

Send letter addressing your interest in the position and interest in Western State College of Colorado; resume; transcripts; and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Technical Services Librarian Search Leslie J. Savage Library Western State College of Colorado Gunnison, Colorado 81231 Unofficial transcripts are acceptable during screening. Official transcripts are required prior to employment.