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Discovery & Metadata Student Assistant

Auraria Library / University of Colorado Denver

Auraria Campus

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$17.70 to $25.99 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Denver, CO

Hours

10.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Academic

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Job Description

The Discovery & Metadata department oversees the cataloging, discovery, and access to all of Auraria Library’s collections and resources. It is responsible for maintaining the Library’s catalog database, online discovery systems, and electronic resource tracking system. This position will have the opportunity to learn about electronic resources workflows and best practices while working in a professional library environment. Specific duties for this position may include, but are not limited to, maintaining electronic resources, working with the Summon discovery interface, cleaning up the Library’s catalog database, assessing library discovery tools, and assisting with other projects as needed. 

·      Using specialized software - Summon, Serials Solutions, BrowZine, Google Scholar, Sierra, electronic databases - assist the Discovery & Metadata department in providing access to library resources for Auraria students, faculty, and staff.

·      Update electronic journal holdings and perform other routine maintenance.

·      Use Excel to analyze electronic resource holdings data.

·      Verify off campus access to library resources (eg. streaming videos, ebooks, online journals).

·      Assist with cleanup of the Library’s catalog database.

·      Conduct user assessment of library discovery systems and online databases.

·      May assist the Interlibrary Loan department with projects on an as-needed basis.

·      Other duties as assigned.

Additional Info & Requirements

Minimum Qualifications 

  • Enrolled in at least one credit hour at a higher education institution.

Preferred Qualifications

·      Enrolled in a Master of Library Science program.

·      Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Word and Excel.

·      Attention to detail and accuracy.

·      Organizational and analytical skills.

·      Ability to perform without direct supervision except for infrequent occasions involving complex situations.

HR Info

Application Instructions: To apply, email a copy of your Spring 2022 course schedule, work hours availability and resume to yelena.gordiyenko@ucdenver.edu.

Posted Jan 28, 2022