Library Technician, Colorado Mountain College, Leadville

Valley Settlement; Leadville (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution seeks a dedicated professional for the College Library. This role involves providing instructional services, cataloging materials, and supporting library operations. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree and relevant experience, with a commitment to student success and community engagement.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet insurance

Retirement contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Annual & sick time

Mental health resources

Healthy lifestyle benefits

Affordable transitional housing

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Knowledge of library science principles.

Responsibilities

• Provides bibliographic instructional and information retrieval services.
• Catalogues and classifies materials.
• Prepares reports and assists in library operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate’s Degree

High School Diploma/GED

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.

Hiring range = $50,806.08 – $56,451.20 ($24.43 – $27.14 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 June 2, 2025, or until filled.