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Library Technician II - Technical Services

CSL - State Publications Library

201 East Colfax Ave, Denver, CO

Application Deadline

Apply By Sep 14th, 2018

Wages

$2,887.00 to $3,481.00 per Month   Calculate

Location

Denver, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

Associate's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Other

Social

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Job Description

This intermediate level technical library position provides support to the State Publications
Library program through collection processing & maintenance; Serials processing & maintenance; cataloging; and
Circulation. This position works independently with minimal oversight once trained.

Specifically:

Collection Processing & Maintenance
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This position is responsible for and manages the entire physical collection. They also work in the digital
repository.
Process cataloged items; create item records; shelve publications.
Check bibliographic records for website content verification and update bibliographic records with any changes.
Create and distribute to depositories the change/deletion lists.
Maintain the stacks area; maintain the map case; shift when necessary – at both CDE and CTBL
Collect documents and prepare monthly depository mailing.
Wrap collection for preservation – determine what documents need to be wrapped and determine the process by
which it is done.
Provide input to maintain agency contact list.
Create Handles for digital repository documents, OCR documents as needed
During Legislative session, pick up the documents at the Capitol.
Write and maintain a procedures manual for all work processes.

Serials Processing & Maintenance
This position is responsible for and will manage the serials collection.
Check in new serials, enter new serial holdings; create & maintain index pages for serials.
Determine when a claim needs to be made and contact state agencies to claim missing issues.
Perform maintenance on existing records which is done independently.
Determine what serials need binding, organize and ship out to vendor and then create a new item record, make
appropriate catalog and index page changes to reflect binding.
Check in and circulate professional journals to CSL staff.

Cataloging
This position works in conjunction with the original cataloger to catalog state documents for specific documents
and the professional collection.
Execute copy cataloging for documents.
Create bibliographic records and corresponding OCLC records.
Process documents when complete.

Additional Info & Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of library experience with at least six (6) months of experience in copy cataloging. This experience must be
specifically identified in your employment history on the application to be considered.
Substitutions:
Associates degree may substitute for two years of library experience but not for the (6) six months experience in copy
cataloging.


Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
One year experience with copy cataloging
One year web experience and knowledge using HTML
Experience in project or task management
Demonstrated knowledge of integrated library software
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of III Sierra ILS


Required Skills and Competencies:
Ability to work collaboratively with the team and also alone
Attention to detail, consistency, and accuracy.
Ability to deal with the physical requirements of shelving, shifting a collection and standing on ladders
Excellent customer service skills

The Community

The State Publications Library is part of the State Library in the Colorado Department of Education. The library provides free permanent public access to Colorado's state documents. In addition to the Director, there are 4 people in the department and the team works well together.

Website
https://myctbl.cde.state.co.us/

Human Resources / Job Listings
http://www.cde.state.co.us/humanresources/jobs

HR Info

Janet Martin - Martin_J@cde.state.co.us  

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be give consideration. Failure to
submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement will result in your application being
rejected.
Applicants MUST submit a resume, cover letter/letter of interest detailing how their experience and background address
the stated minimum and preferred qualifications/competencies of the job and attach to the online application.
Applications left blank or marked "See Resume" will not be accepted.
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
A complete online application.
A cover letter with a written narrative. The written narrative should describe your interest in this position and
specifically how your education, abilities, skills and experience relate to the requirements, responsibilities and
competencies listed in the job announcement.
A resume (attach to your online application).

Conditions of Employment:
A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
Former employees of the State of Colorado MUST have concluded employment in good standing to be eligible for rehire.
You MUST be a Colorado resident to apply for this position.

Posted Sep 10, 2018