Library Technician Job at Inside Higher Ed in Glenwood Springs

Overview

Base pay range: $25.17/hr - $27.96/hr. Hiring range: $52,353.60 - $58,156.80 annual salary depending upon a combination of education and experience. Position anticipated to close on June 16, 2025, or until filled.

Job Description

This position provides bibliographic instructional and information retrieval and reference services, catalogs and classifies materials, instructs/assists users; compiles data; prepares reports; and assists in operations, procedures, and processes for the College Library.

Responsibilities

• Instruct Library users in research methodologies and practices.
• Catalogues and classifies print and non-print materials.
• Instructs/assists users and patrons in the Library computer lab.
• Provide technical support for library systems and computer applications.
• Prepares and verifies bibliographies, participates in circulation of materials, compiles data and statistics.
• Prepares reports; maintains records.
• Participates in collection development.
• Assists in long-range planning, provides interlibrary lending services for patrons, implementation of policies and procedures, and overall Library operations.
• Aids in training part-time and student staff.
• Promotes Campus Library services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

Prerequisites for position (Qualifications Standards): Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution and 4-year related work experience; or an Associate’s Degree or two-year college certificate and 6 years related work experience, or High School Diploma/GED and 7 years related work experience. Or equivalent education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the functions of the position.

Special Skills or Abilities: organize and prioritize work and handle multiple projects; exceptional verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of principles and practices of library science; information technology as relates to libraries.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

Benefits

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Pet insurance, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, annual & sick time, mental health resources, healthy lifestyle benefits, affordable transitional housing may be available to the successful candidate based on eligibility and availability, relocation if applicable. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skill and experience. Salary will be set commensurate with qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Working Conditions and Other Details

Working conditions: constant sitting, occasional walking, standing and driving; occasional handling objects, pushing/pulling; frequent reaching with hands/arms, and use of finger movements; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. Work is performed using a computer and standard office equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally. Successful completion of a background check including motor vehicle records will be required. ADA accommodations are available upon request. This position is subject to Colorado Mountain College policies and procedures.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Online Audio and Video Media

Note: This description is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to this class and provide examples of typical duties. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all duties listed. Colorado Mountain College is committed to inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.