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Job Description

This half-time (.50 FTE) position assists with the withdrawal of library materials; loads preliminary records for gift books into the catalog and works with others in the cataloging unit to maintain the accuracy of the catalog, statistics keeping and other tasks necessary to fulfill the mission of technical services.  Duties include:

1) Physically removes and marks for withdrawl items chosen for removal from the collection. Updates catalog records to indicate that an item has been withdrawn and disposes of these materials in the appropriate manner.

2) Works with Library Technician I in Acquisitions to process gift books as they are received, including the organization of gift materials so that the most appropriate ones are cataloged first. Creates access to gift materials by searching and downloading bibliographic records from the OCLC cataloging database or creating brief bibliographic records in the library online system.

3)  Helps maintain use statistics for electronic resources

4)  Collaborates as a library team member in activities related to goal setting, space allocation, planning, staff searches, and advisory committees. 

5) Works on collection projects as needed.

Additional Info & Requirements

Minimum Requirements:  One year of general library experience, including typing, ordering, preparing, shelving, and maintaining library materials.  (Part-time work experience will be prorated.) 

Substitution:  One year of college course work including six semester hours of library science coursework may substitute for the general library experience.  Transcripts of course work must be submitted as an attachment to your profile. 

The Community

The Colorado Springs campus of the University of Colorado was established in 1965. The student population is approximately 11,300.  Doctoral degrees are offered in engineering, geropsychology, educational leadership and nursing practice. The campus also has graduate programs in business, public administration, and a variety of arts and science areas. Colorado Springs, located at the foot of Pikes Peak, has a population of approximately 500,000, with tourism, high technology, manufacturing, sports and the military ranking as the key industries within the community. Located 70 miles south of Denver, Colorado Springs offers a wide variety of leisure and educational activities including sports, parks, symphony, local theater groups, museums and several institutions of higher education.

HR Info

This is a Colorado State Classified position.  All applications must be submitted online at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.  Refer to job number 05671.  Read and follow all application instructions and attach a cover letter, resume, and list of 5 professional references, of which 2 must be a current or past supervisor. 

This position is open to current State of Colorado residents only and will remain posted through June 28, 2016.