Library instruction Assistant
Red Rocks Community College
Part-time
On-site
Lakewood, Colorado, United States
$23.26-$23.26,Hourly
1 month ago
$55,000.00-$55,000.00,Yearly
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Job Summary
Coordinate the review and subsequent revision of library data to eliminate offensive, outdated language, and enhance access by refining terminology and vocabularies for cultural competency and inclusivity. Actively catalog materials in Asian languages in a variety of formats using rules and standards such as RDA, LCSH, LCC, MARC, Dublin Core, EAD, VRA Core, METS, MODS, etc. Participate in discussions relating to discovery, access, retrieval, and management of objects in ILS, discovery, and digital repository systems. Advise on the application of appropriate current and emerging cataloging/metadata schema to facilitate access to digital resources and physical collections. Train others on cataloging/metadata creation and management and work closely with staff throughout the Libraries to provide access to the Libraries’ collections.
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University benefits may differ based on collective bargaining agreements (unions). Please see below for the potential benefits MSP Librarians can be entitled to obtain: benefits for the Massachusetts Society of Professors (MSP) members and benefits for MSP Librarians positions:
Promotion
MSP Librarian positions are eligible for promotion, defined as a change in rank as a librarian from one rank to the next higher rank. The bargaining unit member who gets a promotion shall receive the base salary increase in line with the MSP collective bargaining agreement. You can view the MSP Collective Bargaining Agreement, particularly, article 20, to learn more about MSP Librarian Personnel Actions, including promotion, appointment, reappointment, and continuing appointment.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual’s record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career and degree.
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