Job Description
Colorado School of Mines invites applications for a temporary 8-month position of Special Collections Librarian Resident. Reporting to the Special Collections Manager, this position is responsible for supporting the Library's special collections through projects that improve discovery, access and outreach; support user research, and enrich digital content, with focus on the Russell L. and Lyn Wood Mining History Archive. As part of the Special Collections team, this position collaborates on projects, develops digital content, documents and evaluates collections, and makes recommendations on policies and practices. The position assists users with queries, staffing the Russell L. and Lyn Wood Mining History Archive Reading Room, creating web-based collection guides and discovery tools, outreach activities, and other projects as assigned. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
Requirements include:
- Master's degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited school by date of employment
- Educational emphasis on archives management or experience with archives and special collections
- Excellent communication skills and a public service orientation
- Familiarity with library technologies
Additional Info & Requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of current and emerging archival practices
- Understanding of academic library environments
- Familiarity with digital content creation and management
- Project management skills
- Experience working independently
The Community
Colorado School of Mines is an internationally preeminent teaching and research university dedicated to meeting the resource development needs of a rapidly evolving, technology-based society. Mines was selected by the Colorado State Legislature as the state's first "exemplary institution" of public higher education due to our "high degree of responsibility and capability with regard to academic and administrative functions." Colorado's oldest public university, Mines is located in Golden, Colorado at the gateway of the Rocky Mountains, 13 miles west of downtown Denver and 21 miles south of Boulder. The Arthur Lakes Library is an information center for engineering and science in earth, energy, and
HR Info
Human Resources 303-273-3250
Applicants will complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, references, veterans status) and upload a resume, cover letter and photocopy of transcripts (required). For more information on this position, contact Lisa Dunn, Special Collections Manager, at ldunn@mines.edu