Library Technician

Colorado Mountain College-Glenwood Springs; Leadville (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement contribution

Job summary

Colorado Mountain College is seeking a Library Specialist to provide bibliographic instruction, information retrieval, and reference services at the College Library. The role includes cataloging, user assistance, data reporting, and participation in library operations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of related experience or an equivalent education pathway, plus strong communication and IT skills in a library context. Salary ranges and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years related work experience, or an Associate degree and 6 years related work experience, or a High School Diploma/GED and 7 years related work experience.
• Knowledge of library science principles; information technology as related to libraries.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Instructs library users in research methodologies and practices.
• Catalogues and classifies print and non-print materials.
• Instructs users and patrons in library computer lab.
• Provides technical support for library systems and computer applications.
• Prepares bibliographies, participates in circulation, and compiles data/statistics.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.
• Participates in collection development and long-range planning.
• Assists in training part-time and student staff.
• Promotes Campus Library services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organize and prioritize work

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of library science

Information technology in libraries

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Library cataloging systems

Computer applications

Job description

Job Description:

Primary Responsibility

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

Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution and 4-year related work experience; or, 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 related to position: 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.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.

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

Colorado Mountain College requires that employees perform their assigned duties within the State of Colorado. The College further expects employees to accurately report their work location at all times. Failure to do so impairs the College’s ability to ensure compliance with tax, payroll, employment, information security, and operational requirements.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Hiring range = $53,934.40 - $59,904.00 ($25.93 - $28.80 hourly) annual salary depending upon a combination of education and experience. 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. Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Position anticipated to close on October 20, 2026 or until filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

Essential Duties

• Instruct Library users in research methodologies and practices.

• Catalogues and classifies print and non-print materials.

• Instructs/assists users and patrons in 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.

Supervision Received

This position receives general supervision from a designated supervisor.

Supervision of the Position

This position receives general supervision from a professional/technical employee.

Special Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of a background check including motor vehicles records report will be required. Incumbents in this position will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned.

Working Conditions

This position requires constant sitting, occasional walking, standing and driving; occasional handling objects, pushing/pulling; frequent reaching with hands/arms, and use of finger movements; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Constant written and oralcommunication and the ability to reason and analyze and perform calculations occasionally. Work is performed using a computer and standard office equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally.

CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the College will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Human Resources,[e-mail]

NOTE: This position description is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to this class and provide examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Each role at Colorado Mountain College contributes to the institution’s sustainability initiatives by fostering environmental stewardship, supporting sustainable practices in daily operations, and advancing a culture of ecological responsibility that aligns with our commitment to balance the needs of current generations not to compromise the needs of future generations.