Course Readings Specialist (Library Technician III)

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Located in the foothills of the Rockies, a short walk from downtown Golden, Colorado, Mines campus is home to a close-knit community of change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers.

Mines is proud to offer excellent benefits and perks, including: 

• Choice of Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans
• Generous vacation and sick leave plus 13 paid holidays (including a week off between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
• Enrollment in Colorado’s State pension plan (PERA) and optional retirement plans
• Parental Leave and an on-site daycare center
• Reduced cost tuition for employee and family members
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Professional growth and training opportunities
• Free tickets to Mines sporting events, and discounts programs through the State of Colorado
• Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a world-class recreation center and discounted equipment rentals at our Outdoor Rec Center
• Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, and community involvement
• Access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus – nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few.
• Free RTD Ecopass

Join the Mines Team as a Course Readings Specialist (Library Technician III)!!

• Course Readings: Maintain the library’s digital and physical course readings collection including timely processing of materials into the Alma ILS, checking copyright, communicating with faculty and library stakeholders, and assisting in the development of documentation and workflows.
• Student Employee Supervision: Assist the User Services Manager with recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, scheduling, and supervision of front desk student assistants.
• Stacks Maintenance: Oversee physical collection stacks maintenance including searching for missing materials, maintaining order of collection, assigning tasks to student employees, and other routine duties.
• User Services and Circulation Desk Operations: Infill gaps in student coverage at the front desk, including providing users with basic information about library resources.

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. 

Class Code & Classification Description: 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only: 
Three (3) years of working in a library setting/ education to substitute, experience with ILS/LMS or similar software, experience supervising student employees, excellent customer service. (see resume will not be accepted. Experience must be clearly documented in application "Work History" section.)

OR 

Education and Experience: 

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years (TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR EDUCATIONAL CREDIT)

Appeal Rights: 

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons.  Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a rich and vibrant diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives and experiences enrich the educational and work experience?

Look to Mines.