Library Technician I (Casual Position)
Library Technician I (Casual Position)
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Job Description
Job Description Summary:
As part of its core mission the NSF NCAR Library delivers expert information services in support of the advancement of Earth system science. The Library Technician I is responsible for creating a welcoming environment for visitors answering routine questions and helping with essential library activities such as book circulation and shelving clerical tasks and supporting librarians on projects.This position also supports the Library Operations team in providing access to Library collections and services and optimizing the customer experience when using the Library.
This is a part-time position: 8-12 hours per week working on-site at the Mesa Lab. Preferred shift hours are Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday from 9 am-1 pm but there is some flexibility.
Position Details:
Visa Sponsored Job:
NoRelocation Assistance Eligible:
NoJob Location:
Boulder ColoradoPosition Type & Term:
Full time CasualCompensation Min - Mid Range:
Hourly Rate: $22.44 - $22.92
*Final salary and rates are based on education experience skills relevant to the role.*
Application Notes
Application Deadline:
This position will be posted until 11:59 p.m. MST on September 6 2025.
Required application materials: (preferably in PDF Format)
Resume
Questionnaire (within the application you will be asked and provided space to answer the questions below):
This position will require you to welcome guests and chat with tourists whovisit the library. Briefly describe your experience in a role where you worked as the welcoming face of an organization office service or other entity.
Shelving library books requires close attention to detail. Please give an example of a situation where you needed to pay attention to small (but important) details.
Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more.
Work Location: Regardless of flexible work arrangements UCAR requires ALL positions to be
performed within the U.S. excluding U.S. Territories.
What You Will Do
Here is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.
Perform Front Desk Duties:
Greet visitors answer questions and handle telephone calls.
Answer basic questions or refer scientific research questions to librarians as appropriate.
Handle mail requests.
Retrieve books from shelves reshelve them and ensure that they are shelved appropriately.
Help maintain the tidiness of the ML library.
Work directly with patrons to facilitate access to and use of library resources (cataloging circulation InterLibrary Loan marketing etc.).
Library Operations Team:
Attend weekly team meetings.
Assist with other projects as assigned.
Provide backup for reference and InterLibrary Loan as needed.
Who Wed Love To Join Our Team
Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of two years relevant experience or a combination of education and experience.
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Experience working at NCAR/UCAR/UCP.
Experience working in a library environment.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Excellent customer service skills to include school-age children and those with disabilities.
Good interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Excellent listening skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate with the work of others.
Skill using Google Drive Microsoft suite and other regular office computer technologies.
Physical ability to perform moderate lifting carrying and maneuvering associated with job duties.
Commitment to Job Application Fairness
Applicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.
Some Final Considerations
At NSF NCAR UCAR UCP you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change air pollution extreme weather floods drought wildfires and space weather all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us from scientists to the professionals who support their work serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system from the ocean floor to the Suns core.
Flexible Work
At UCAR we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site hybrid (three days per week) and/or flexible work hours.
Equal Opportunity Employer
UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race age creed color religion national origin or ancestry sex gender disability veteran status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression or your intersection of identities you are welcome at UCAR.
Export Control
All positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems.
Visa Wait Times
Please consider the length of visa procurement when applying for this posting understanding that you will not be able to begin employment until you are able to get a visa and enter the U.S.
Work Location
UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S. excluding U.S. Territories.
AI Software
ChatGPT and similar AI software are powerful tools that are changing theway society receives processes and leverages information promptly. While we acknowledge its benefits and do not restrict leveraging it with job applications we highly encourage a majority of the applicant material to be original work.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
