Job Description
Job Description:
The serials technician processes serials, facilitates accessibility of serials in all formats, edits and updates the online catalog, and copies catalog library materials. Assists in training, troubleshooting and maintenance of the library's ILS (Integrated Library System) software, and assists the university archivist.
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, accessing problems, title changes, cessation and claims, and duplicate exchanges.
• Oversees 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 delivers meeting 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.
• In the absence of the Technician I’s backup or for special projects, copies catalogs and/or processes materials in various formats.
• Searches OCLC, then downloads and edits records to conform to national and local standards (CONSER, AACRII, REDA, OCLC, and ILS vendor), policies and procedures.
• In the supervisor's absence, checks the Technician I's copy cataloging.
• Collects and reports statistics.
• Serves as backup for government documents record loads.
• 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 employees including interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, assigning tasks, tracking performance and terminating when necessary.
• Other related duties as assigned.
Additional Info & Requirements
PRIMARY PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Colorado Mesa University, 1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501
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: 09/22/16
Closing date: 10/06/16 05:00 PM
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 12 semester hours of library science course work may substitute for the two years of the general library experience. If substituting education for experience, you must provide transcripts with your application.
*MUST BE A COLORADO RESIDENT TO APPLY*
The Community
John U. Tomlinson Library supports CMU's mission of exceptional teaching and academic excellence by providing professional librarians, diverse and comprehensive collections, information literacy instruction and assessment, and a variety of services offered by all of our Departments.
The library collection includes over 262,000 books, e-books, and audio-visual materials as well as over 120 databases of academic journal literature. Students, faculty and staff can borrow materials from CMU as well as other Colorado and regional libraries, including several large academic research libraries, with delivery to our Main and Montrose campuses, Western Colorado Community College Bishop campus, and to Distance Education students via many Colorado public libraries.
Tomlinson Library is a welcoming, comfortable environment, providing open and study rooms that can be reserved, a 24-hour study space, computers, printing & scanning, IT support, convenient dining and café options, outdoor seating with a fire pit, and much more.
HR Info
Human Resources, 970 248-1820, or smims@coloradomesa.edu
For complete details, requirements and application instructions, visit www.coloradomesa.edu/hr/newempl.html or http:///www.colorado.gov/cojobs. 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 three 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 by 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 10-day deadline and appeal procedures apply, as well, to all charges of discrimination.
How to apply: Apply now at http://apptrkr.com/885585. Submit an on-line application by clicking the link below or submit a State of Colorado Application for Announced Vacancy 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 if you are substituting education for experience. 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 online, submit application to:
Colorado Mesa University, Human Resources, 1100 N Avenue, Lowell Heiny Hall 237, Grand Junction, CO 81501
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:
Position #GZA-138-092016
LIBRARY TECHNICIAN II/
SERIALS TECHNICIAN
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.