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Job Description

Responsibilities: The Auraria Library at the University of Colorado Denver has an opening for a full-time Library Technician III in the Information Delivery Services Department. This position is responsible for the overall operation of the ASK US desk on the weekend and weekdays. This position serves library users directly from the ASK US Desk and assists the Head of Information Delivery Services. Specific duties include opening the library weekday mornings and weekends; addressing, reporting, and resolving facility problems and emergencies, patron incidents, building security issues, and computer troubleshooting occurring throughout the library on weekends; managing the daily operations of the ASK US Desk and resolving patron disputes; providing direct assistance to patrons which includes answering patron inquiries, advising users of library policies, retrieving Reserve materials in person or by phone and handling patron complaints; creating Prospector, circulation and usage statistics reports for Head of Information Delivery Services; generating patron correspondence and weekend patron notice processing; delegating searches for missing materials; possessing Prospector Statewide Catalog document delivery lending and borrowing materials; overseeing and promoting new library services; managing supplies and equipment needs; and assessing staffing/student needs, justifying staffing levels and assigning duties to ensure coverage of all hour of operation. This position acts as Lead Worker for Reserves, processes, circulates, and maintains the library reserve, media and video collections.

Additional Info & Requirements

The University of Colorado strongly supports the principle of diversity. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. VETERANS: Qualified veterans and surviving spouses are eligible for preference points. If you were honorably discharged and served during one of the periods for which the federal government awards veterans preference, please fax a DD214 and other supporting documents to 303-315-2721, Attn: consultant Theresa Anderson/Posting #815759 Please be advised that the University does check references as part of the employment process, and selection committee members may choose to contact work references during the search process other than those listed in your application. UCD is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. Preferred Qualifications: *Experience and working knowledge of reserving library materials and utilizing library search tools which includes the ability to search and retrieve information from electronic databases and computer systems. *Experience utilizing an electronic database to create, revise, compile, analyze and maintain statistics and reports. *Experience providing assistance and training to faculty, staff, students and patrons in a higher education setting library. *Experience creating, updating and implementing polices, processes and procedures. *Experience dealing with emergent situations and security. *Experience assigning and monitoring the work of others. *Experience working with Reserves and Interlibrary loan; this experience should also include working with Docutek. *Experience opening and closing buildings and offices.

The Community

The Library is dedicated to providing an environment which stimulates and nourishes the growth of ideas. This is accomplished through collections and services that support the curriculum, ranging from vocational training to doctoral programs. For more information about the Library and the campus, visit: http://library.auraria.edu

HR Info

For complete job description and application instructions, please go to www.jobsatcu.com and search for posting #815759