Job Description
Technical Services Associate Job Description
Fair Labor Standards Act: Non-Exempt (hourly pay), Full-time (32 hours) Compensation Range: $18 to $20 per hour. This position qualifies for vacation, sick pay, medical and other benefits.
Scope of the Position: Under the supervision of the Adult Services Librarian, the Technical Services Associate primarily downloads or creates bibliographic records for incoming acquisitions to ensure optimal discoverability and organization of materials within Rampart Library District’s catalog. The associate will also serve customers in adult services department, as needed, at the Woodland Park Library. Technical service tasks will also include the processing of physical materials, such as labeling, taping, stamping, applying security devices, etc.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Imports and edits MARC bibliographic records from OCLC.
- Performs some original cataloging.
- Classifies all new materials per established standards.
- Corrects problems with bibliographic records in the integrated library system.
- Assists in preparing physical materials with barcodes, labels, covers, and more.
- Unpacks and checks shipments of new materials.
- Weeds and discards items in all departments as needed
- Provides excellent reference and readers advisory service as needed.
- Assists customers in locating information and using library collections.
- Troubleshoots technology and internet issues.
- Collaborates and communicates effectively with staff, patrons, and colleagues.
- Continues to grow through professional development.
- Performs other duties as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Attention to detail.
- Knowledge of bibliographic-maintenance standards and practices.
- Advanced skills in word processing, online search tools, and Integrated Library Systems (ILS).
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work with a teams, as well as independently
- Excellent customer service skills when engaging both patrons and colleagues.
Education and Experience
- A certificate or degree in Library Science or a similar field, or,
- At least one year of experience in cataloging materials for a library or museum, or,
- Any combination of experience and education that will enable successful execution of duties.
- Customer service experience strongly preferred.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- Frequent computer use.
- Frequent contact with the public
- Ability to lift, reach, carry, push, pull, bend, and stoop. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to push and shift wheeled carts up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work throughout the library, in a variety of functions and departments.
Note: This job description is not an employment contract. The Director reserves the right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Any employment relationship with the Library is legally considered to be one of employment-at-will, in which either party may terminate this relationship for any reason at any time.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
This positions qualifies for paid sick/personal, paid vacation, medical benefits, Colorado PERA, and more.
Additional Info & Requirements
Rampart Library District is seeking a Technical Services Associate to perform cataloging (80%), processing (10%), and fill-in customer service work at the adult reference desk (10%). An MLIS degree is preferred, but not required. At least one year of library cataloging experience is strongly preferred as well, especially if the applicant does not possess a relevant degree or certification. The successful candidate will possess superb people skills. Get your foot in the door with the best service culture in the Rocky Mountains. Enjoy working in a dynamic environment, with the possibility of advancement, while joining a team that prioritizes a healthy life/work balance for its valued employees. The job will remain open until filled.
The Community
Rampart Library District is located in Teller County, Colorado, just north of America's mountain Pikes Peak. Residents enjoy epic views of alpine forests and the Rocky Mountains, along with unparalleled access to outdoor activities like hiking, camping, boating, snowshoeing and fishing. Woodland Park is the "City Above the Clouds." Culture and amenities abound in this wonderful destination, and Colorado Springs is less than twenty minutes down the road. If getting away from it all is more your speed, the towns of Divide and Florissant offer ample opportunities for a rural lifestyle and the enjoyment of nature. Visit the Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce website to learn more: https://www.woodlandparkchamber.com/
HR Info
Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Mary Ann Sperry via email at maryanns@rampartlibrarydistrict.org, as well as fill out an online application at this URL: https://rampart.colibraries.org/employment-at-rampart-library-district/application-for-employment/. Call Jennie Darrah at 303-687-9281 (ext. 103) if you have any questions.