LIBRARY TECHNICIAN III - Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan

Full Job Description

CMHIFL Library Services is comprised of two libraries, the Medical Library serves the informational, educational, and research-related needs of the clinical, administrative and support services staff members and students in clinical training. This library houses current books, journals and media, provides reference services and interlibrary loan services, manages the electronic databases and library catalog, provides library instruction, and cooperates with local and federal library consortia. The second, the Patient Library provides current print books, ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to serve the recreational, informational, and educational needs of the entire patient population. Most of the collections are funded through state and federal grant funds, administered by the Colorado Department of Education.

THE CAMPUS OF THE COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL IN FORT LOGAN IS TOBACCO FREE.

Requirements

Purpose of this position:
The position exists to provide support to the librarian by preparing materials for both library collections, responding to requests for information from staff and patients, lending and borrowing of materials through interlibrary loan, shelving materials in both libraries, keeping track of usage statistics, and providing technical support with computers, printers, audio books, etc.

Job Duties:

• Checks in and verifies the receipt of new materials, catalogs materials and enters bibliographic data in the automated computer system, prepares materials for check-out, inventory of collections, and repair of materials.
• Checks out materials to patrons, keeps accurate statistics, and complies with library policies.
• Responds to requests from staff, students, and patients for articles, books, audiobooks, and media. Provides materials for staff and students from the print and/or online collections in a timely manner.
• Performs research to locate library materials requested, uses the appropriate method to borrow materials, and returns materials to lending institutions.
• Receives requests from other medical libraries and responds within the appropriate time frame.
• Answers basic reference inquiries and conducts reference searches for staff and students in a timely manner, using the library’s online databases, reference and print collections, and Internet resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

About the Position:

This position exists to support the Librarian II in administering library services in both CMHIFL libraries.

The position is responsible for following policies and procedures, for evaluating, ordering, cataloging, and preparing library materials for use, for document reproduction, maintenance of the library collections, for interlibrary loan and document delivery services, collaborating with other disciplines to provide structured programming (virtual and in-person) for patients, and for providing reference and research services to staff.

The position will work together and separately with the Librarian II to provide coverage Monday-Friday, therefore, this position must be able to work independently. Duties in this position include:

Technical Services:

Checks in and verifies the receipt of new library materials, catalogs materials and enters bibliographic data in the automated computer system, prepares materials for check-out, and works with the Librarian to conduct regular, systematic inventories of both collections

Providing Materials to Stakeholders:

Responds to requests from staff, students, and patients for articles, books, and media provides materials for staff and students from the print and/or online collections in a timely manner checks out materials to patrons, keeps accurate statistics, and complies with library policies, if the material requested is not owned by Fort Logan, the position provides interlibrary loan service (ILL).

Performs research to locate library materials requested, uses the appropriate method to borrow materials, and returns materials to lending institutions.

Receives requests from other medical libraries and responds within the appropriate time frame.

Interacts closely with other institutions, requiring knowledge of local and national consortia ILL protocols, and policies of other institutions.

keeps accurate statistics and complies with federal copyright law. In the Patient Library, responds to patient requests for books, magazines, and ebooks/audiobooks on the Kindles.

Assists patients with reading choices (Reader’s Advisory Service) by suggesting authors and titles

assists with the Patient Library’s weekly outreach program, including responding to patient requests for materials, choosing materials, and delivering books to the treatment units.

Reference Services:

Provides and answers basic reference inquiries and research questions for staff and students in a timely manner, using the library’s online databases, reference and print collections, and Internet resources after conducting a reference interview with the patron, the technician decides which library resources will best provide the information to answer the patron’s needs, and utilizes the library online databases, the print collection, and/or other libraries or experts in the field.

Collaborate with Clinical Disciplines to Provide In-Person Programming:

Work with the clinical therapists to plan and implement scheduled library activities for patients.

Other Duties as Assigned:

Performs other duties as assigned, for example, the position may need to clean and/or repair materials after they have been returned to one of the libraries.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed below to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience must be specifically documented on your application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:
(3) Three years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

Substitutions:
Associate's degree will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year
basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Conditions of Employment:

Must be able to pass a Full Background-Name check, TRAILS, Fingerprinting, CAPSMust be at least 21 years of age.Pre-employment PhysicalFormer State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position.

Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

Effective September 20, 2021, this position will require documented proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.

New employees will be required to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination within thirty (30) business days of hire.

Religious and medical exemptions and reasonable accommodation shall be addressed as required by law pursuant to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s vaccination guidance.

If you would like to request a medical or religious exemption, please contact CDHS_HumanResources@state.co.us Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined by the most recent State of Colorado’s Public Health Order and current guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.On or after October 31, 2021, each facility shall ensure all newly hired employees, direct contractors, or support staff members are fully vaccinated at the time of hire, or receive their first dose of a two-dose protocol, or a single-dose vaccination, prior to providing any care, treatment, or other services for the facility and/or its clients.APPEAL RIGHTS:If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative.

This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Additional Information How to ApplyHow to apply to the State of ColoradoThe Assessment ProcessFor Statewide Hiring Freeze NON-EXEMPTED position ONLY: This job offer is contingent upon funding availability from all sources, including state and federal (if applicable), to start or continue.For additional recruiting questions, please contact curtis.padilla@state.co.usAbout Us & Benefits: If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS).

Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado.

In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planwww.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans

Medical and dental health plans

Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

Paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage

11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

BenefitHub state employee discount program

Employee Wellness program

Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more

information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.

Our Values:

We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.

Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

As part of this commitment, our agency 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 ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.

~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~