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Job Description

The Circulation Department provides access to the collections of the University Libraries to the CU Boulder community and public. The Libraries Materials Specialist position retrieves and scans materials for document delivery and assists in updating and shipping physical materials for Interlibrary Loan as well as assists in shelving and Prospector. The University Libraries encourages a collaborative work environment and offers professional development for employees through training committee participation, and potential cross-training opportunities.

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Department Information:
The Circulation Department provides the University of Colorado Boulder community with access to the collections within Norlin Library through circulation and document delivery related services and to provide access to additional information resources in the state and region through the Prospector consortium. Secondarily, the unit exists to provide access to our collections for non-CU scholars in the state, nation, and world through both circulation services (for state citizens) and interlibrary loan services (for university, public, and special libraries and their patrons world-wide).

Job Responsibilities:
As the Library Materials Specialist this position serves as a lead worker in the Materials Management Unit of the Circulation Department. This position retrieves and scans materials for document delivery and assists in updating and shipping physical materials for Interlibrary Loan as well as assists in shelving and Prospector.
Responsibilities include:
• Retrieving and scanning library materials for document delivery.
• Processing interlibrary loan materials to lend to other libraries.
• Shelving and retrieving materials.
• Processing Prospector materials to lend to other libraries.
• Oversees the work of student employees.

Additional Info & Requirements

The University of Colorado is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Inquiries may be directed to the Boulder Campus Title IX Coordinator by calling 303-492-2127 or to the Office of Civil Rights.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting human resources at adacoordinator@colorado.edu or (303) 492-6475.

Important Notes:
Application materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Applications MUST be completed in their entirety, including job title, duties, months and years employed from and employed to, and hours per week worked. (Minimum experience requirements are calculated on a full time 40 hour a week equivalent.) Resumes will not be accepted in place of the official Classified Staff Online Application. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. Please, specifically address the qualifications, competencies and preferred qualifications on your application. There may be questions at the end of this application related to these qualifications and competencies, your answers to these questions will be verified against your application materials and may be checked with references. False information could lead to your removal from the hiring process.

If your application is rejected, you will be notified. Contact the HR Consultant within five days of notice to discuss the rejection. If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the comparative analysis process, including conduct or content of an examination, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice of elimination from consideration or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Scores and ranks are NOT appealable. Please see the information about your appeal rights and forms at the following link: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/DPA-SPB/SPB/1232721347216. Forms should be faxed to 303/866-5038 or delivered to 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Veterans: Qualified veterans and surviving spouses are eligible for veteran’s preference. If you were honorably discharged and served during one of the periods for which the federal government awards veteran’s preference, please attach your DD214 to this posting.

Appointment to this vacancy, or vacancies, represented by this announcement is (are) expected to be from the eligible list created. However, there is a possibility that the appointment(s) may be filled by another method of appointment due to valid articulated business reasons.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Further, all employees must submit to the self-disclosure requirements outlined in the campus background check policy available at http://www.colorado.edu/policies/background-check-policy.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Must be a current Colorado resident in order to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Two years of general library experience including typing, ordering, preparing, shelving, and maintaining library materials.

Required Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and abilities

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & abilities:
• Knowledge of the library of congress call number system.

Desired Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications may be used to further reduce the pool of applicants to those who are most highly qualified.
• Experience within an academic library.
• Prior experience working with or supervising student employees.
• Experience using Sierra, ILLIAD or Prospector.
• Experience with interlibrary loan and document delivery.

HR Info

Job posting contact: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Job posting contact telephone: 303.492.6475

Job posting contact email: hresmail@colorado.edu

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit an online application by 5/12/2014*  http://www.jobsatcu.com:80/postings/81654

If you have difficulties submitting application information, please contact the jobsatcu help desk at: 1-855-216-7740 option 5

Reference checking is a standard step in our hiring process. You may be asked to provide contact information, including email addresses, for up to five references as part of the hiring process for this position.