Arthur Lakes Library
Temporary Reference & Research Librarian
Colorado School of Mines invites applications for the temporary position of Reference & Research
Librarian. The Library supports the educational and research needs of Mines, primarily in science and
engineering, and is a regional resource for technical information. For more information on the Library,
visit http://library.mines.edu.
Located in Golden, Colorado, in the foothills of the Rockies and just minutes away from downtown Denver,
Mines is a public institution with enrollment of over 5,500 students in undergraduate and graduate degree
programs in engineering and applied science. For more information, please visit www.mines.edu.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Research & User Interface Librarian, this position is responsible for
supporting reference and research services for students, faculty, staff, and other library users. As part of
the Research team, this position provides reference assistance including staffing the Library’s Information
Desk, instruction on information skills, and services that support information research. The position
participates in evaluating user interfaces, database trouble-shooting, and projects in Special Collections
as assigned. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
Mines is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator that recognizes that diversity is
crucial to its pursuit of excellence in learning and research. Mines is committed to developing student,
faculty, and staff populations with differing perspectives, backgrounds, talents, and needs to create a
richer mix of ideas, energizing and enlightening debates, deeper commitments, and a host of educational,
research, and service outcomes. As such, Mines values candidates who have experience working in
settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with
disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Qualifications: Qualified applicants will, at a minimum, have the following: Master’s degree in library
science from an ALA accredited school (or equivalent) by date of employment. Applicants should
demonstrate excellent communication skills, a public service orientation, and familiarity with library
technologies. Preference will be given to applicants with backgrounds that include academic libraries;
reference services; direct provision of other services to users; and instruction.
To Apply: Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, resume, photocopy of transcripts,
and the names and contact information of four professional references to: ldunn@mines.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted until the position has been filled.