Job Description
Resource Sharing Coordinator (Library Technician III)
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The Opportunity
The Resource Sharing Coordinator reports to the User Services Manager and will be joining the User Services team which provides user-centered services (circulation, technology lending, course readings, and resource sharing). The Resource Sharing Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of interlibrary loan, as well as acting as the liaison between Collection Management and User Services.
This position is a full-time classified position (40hrs/week) and works on-campus. Flexible work arrangements can be negotiated, but position requires 75% on site work.
Colorado School of Mines is looking to fill this position by early May but is willing to negotiate a later start.
Responsibilities
The Resource Sharing Coordinator supports and advances the mission of the Library and the Colorado School of Mines through a variety of methods, such as:
Manage and Coordinate Resource Sharing Services
· Coordinate and manage interlibrary borrowing and lending services and regional lending/borrowing services.
· Hire, train, schedule, and monitor student employees to support daily resource sharing functions.
· Provide cross-training for other members of User Services unit.
· Communicate with library users on the status of their orders, availability of publications, and other services.
· Evaluate and recommend interlibrary loan systems, platforms, equipment, and workflows to ensure timely, efficient, and optimal services over time.
· Upkeep and provide technical support of resource sharing software, and liaison with IT and IT adjacent as needed.
· Process fiscal transactions with users and other institutions, including billing, invoicing, and reconciliation of interlibrary loan and Prospector accounts.
Circulation & User Services Team Support
· Supervise front desk student assistants during assigned hours at the front desk.
· Triage users’ questions and requests to different library and campus units.
· Enforce policies and resolve outstanding user account problems.
Collection Management Team Support
· Serve as a member of the Collection Management team supporting projects and functions.
· Act as the liaison between Collection Management and Circulation and User Services to optimize workflows and procedures between the two teams.
· Support purchasing decisions and the workflow of ordering Course Readings materials.
The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated commitment to public service and the ability to interact with a diverse population of Mine’s affiliates and public members.
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience Only:
Three (3) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position, such as:
· Experience with interlibrary loan technologies (e.g., ILLiad, RAPID, OCLC)
· Understanding of or experience with integrated library systems (e.g., Alma, III)
· Understanding of interlibrary loan practices and processes, particularly in an academic environment
· Experience working with customers, particularly in an academic environment
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or demonstrated experience in the use of library catalogs, databases, and web search platforms equal to three (3) years
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Time management skills
· Ability to conduct time-sensitive research
· Ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Experience working in library circulation services and/or collection management environment
· Experience supervising and training student employees or other support personnel
· Prior library experience in an academic environment
· Experience in customer service
· Prior relevant state work experience
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Salary
$20.10 - $28.14 Hourly
Job Number
GLA - JR103918 - 03/24
Opening Date
03/06/2024
Closing Date
3/18/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
MINES IS PROUD TO OFFER EXCELLENT BENEFITS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN EXTRAORDINARY TALENT. OUR PERKS INCLUDE:
· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
· Generous vacation and sick leave plus 12 paid holidays
· State pension plan (PERA)
· Parental Leave
· Reduced cost tuition for employee and family members
· Life and Disability Insurance
· Professional growth and training opportunities
· Access to technology and equipment
· Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
· Access to a world-class recreation center
The Community
Colorado School of Mines (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.
Links
External Job Ad
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/4420052/resource-sharing-coordinator-library-technician-iii
HR Info
Questions? Please email recruitment@mines.edu.