Library Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Annual & sick time

Relocation assistance / affordable <to

Housing assistance on eligibility

Job summary

Colorado Mountain College seeks a Library Specialist to deliver bibliographic instruction, information retrieval and reference services. You will catalog and classify materials, assist users, compile data, and support library operations in a dynamic campus setting.

Required education ranges from a bachelor’s degree with 4 years’ experience to a high school diploma with 7 years of related work. Bilingual ability is preferred; state employment location within Colorado is expected.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aids 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.

Skills

Organization

Verbal/written comms

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of library science

Information tech in libraries

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 4-year related work experience

Associate’s Degree + 6 years related work experience

High School Diploma/GED + 7 years related work experience

Job description

Job Description

Primary Responsibility

This position provides bibliographic instructional and informationretrieval and reference services, catalogues and classifiesmaterials, instructs/assists users; compiles data; preparesreports; and assists in operations, procedures, and processes forthe College Library.

Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree from an accreditedinstitution and 4-year related work experience; or, Associate’sDegree or two-year college certificate and 6 years related workexperience, or High School Diploma/GED and 7 years related workexperience. Or equivalent education and experience that willprovide the necessary knowledge, skill and abilities to perform thefunctions of the position.

Special Skills or abilities related to position

organize andprioritize work and handle multiple projects; exceptional verbal,written, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of:principles and practices of library science; information technologyas relates to libraries.

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

Colorado Mountain College requires that employees perform theirassigned duties within the State of Colorado. The Collegefurther expects employees to accurately report their work locationat all times. Failure to do so impairs the College's ability toensure compliance with tax, payroll, employment, informationsecurity, and operational requirements.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicantsmust be authorized to work in the United States without the needfor 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 andexperience. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, Pet insurance, retirement contribution, tuitionreimbursement, annual & sick time, mental health resources,healthy lifestyle benefits, affordable transitional housing may beavailable to the successful candidate based on eligibility andavailability, relocation if applicable. CMC utilizes a wageprogression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’sskill and experience. Although a salary range is listed, salarywill be set commensurate with the successful candidate’squalifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal WorkAct.

Position anticipated to close on October 20, 2026 or untilfilled.

Minimum Qualifications

Essential Duties

• Instruct Library users in research methodologies andpractices.
• Catalogues and classifies print and non-print materials.
• Instructs/assists users and patrons in Library computerlab.
• Provide technical support for library systems and computerapplications.
• Prepares and verifies bibliographies, participates incirculation of materials, compiles data and statistics.
• Prepares reports; maintains records.
• Participates in collection development.
• Assists in long-range planning, provides interlibrary lendingservices 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 designatedsupervisor.

Supervision of the Position

This position receives general supervision from aprofessional/technical employee.

Special Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of a background check including motorvehicles records report will be required. Incumbents in thisposition will adhere to all safety and compliance policies ofColorado Mountain College while performing all dutiesassigned.

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 50lbs. Constant written and oral communication and the ability toreason and analyze and perform calculations occasionally. Work isperformed using a computer and standard office equipment daily anddriving a vehicle occasionally.

Commitment to Inclusion

CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualifiedindividuals. As part of this commitment, the College will assistindividuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodationrequests related to employment, including completing theapplication process, interviewing, completing any pre-employmenttesting, participating in the employee selection process, and/or toperform essential job functions where the requested accommodationdoes not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability andrequire reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positiveexperience applying or interviewing for this position, pleasedirect your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, [e-mail]

NOTE: This position description is intended to indicate the basicnature of positions allocated to this class and provide examples oftypical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that allpositions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nordoes it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet theongoing needs of the organization.

Each role at Colorado Mountain College contributes to theinstitution’s sustainability initiatives by fostering environmentalstewardship, supporting sustainable practices in daily operations,and advancing a culture of ecological responsibility that alignswith our commitment to balance the needs of current generations notto compromise the needs of future generations.