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Google Books & Materials Management Associate

Requisition Number:

65210

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Classified Staff

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

23-Jun-2025

Date Posted:

13-Jun-2025

Job Summary

The University Libraries encourage applications for a Google Books & Materials Management Associate! This position joins the Engaged Spaces Team. This position verifies that materials being shipped from the Libraries meet the requirements of the Google Library Books project and are pulled and processed accurately, at the PASCAL facility on the CU Anschutz campus and at the University Libraries’ locations. They ensure that the shipment timelines for these materials are met. They work closely with the Norlin Stacks & Materials Coordinator and Head of Materials Management to assist with materials’ projects, including data collection for stacks analysis, pulling materials for transfers to PASCAL, and a variety of materials-related tasks. This position also implements delivery services that the library provides by performing pick up and delivery of materials from our branch libraries and PASCAL Offsite storage facility as needed.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Mission

We are a knowledge catalyst. We spark inquiry, discovery, collaboration, creation and the dissemination of knowledge. We welcome everyone, wherever they are on their educational journey.

Vision

An information-empowered world.

Values

Include • Empower • Connect • Learn • Inspire

Our values define our interactions within the Libraries and radiate outwardly.

This means that we foster a culture that compassionately and authentically embodies our values in all aspects of our work.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Google Books Project

  • Pulls and checks out books from the Norlin Library and branch libraries and PASCAL stacks to ship to Google, crafting necessary item records and checking books back in upon return (pulling these materials at PASCAL involves being certified on and operating a forklift). Review books pulled from the Libraries and PASCAL for preservation issues (prior to shipment to Google or PASCAL). Ensures that all timeframes for shipment of materials from University Libraries and PASCAL meet the requirements of the Google Library Books project timelines.
  • This job duty will require the pushing and maneuvering of fully loaded book carts that may weigh up to 600 lbs. This has been noted as "Heavy" in the physical demands under functional attributes.

Branch and PASCAL Deliveries

  • Loads and delivers materials to and from the University and Law libraries. Sorts and processes materials incoming from PASCAL and branch libraries. Identifies and resolves issues that arise. Performs branch deliveries and loading and delivering PASCAL items to and from the offsite facility, as needed, using a University vehicle (Prius and GEM).

Materials Management Tasks

  • Assists with the daily materials management tasks, including sorting, shelving, retrieval, pulling items for transfer to PASCAL, and list searches. Helps with data collection in stacks assessments and related projects taking place in the stacks, like shifting. Other materials management tasks as assigned.

What You Should Know

  • This position spends approximately 2 days/week at our offsite facility on the CU Anschutz campus, PASCAL, and 3 days/week at Norlin Library on the CU Boulder campus.
  • This position is working on-site, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

What We Can Offer

  • The salary is $42,500 (set based on pay equity and likely within the 1st quartile).
  • If you have prior state-classified experience in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

Be Statements

Be ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder.

What We Require

  • Two years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position OR A combination of related education and/or proven experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to two (2) years.
  • Must be a Colorado resident.
  • Must have a valid U.S. driver's license.
  • Ability to push approximately 600 lbs. on specialized carts, working with a colleague.

What You Will Need

  • Proven track record to consistently meet non-negotiable, set timelines.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Safe and defensive driving skills.
  • Manual dexterity to handle fragile collections.
  • Ability to cultivate an environment of inclusion, and respect.
  • Ability to apply and adapt knowledge and skills to a variety of tasks.
  • Flexibility to adjust to changing schedules and locations.

What We Would Like You to Have

  • Experience with FOLIO, or similar library systems.
  • Experience locating, shelving, or retrieving library materials shelved in LC classification.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials: 
  1. A current resume that includes date ranges and whether the position was full-time or part-time.
  2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
  3. DD-214 for veteran applicants. 
    • Qualified veterans are eligible for veteran’s preference points within the State classified system. If you are a veteran and would like to have your DD214 evaluated to determine your eligibility for preference points, please attach a copy of your DD214 to this posting. If you do not wish to upload a DD214, please email a copy to recruiting@colorado.edu or send via fax at 303-492-4693 and reference the job to which you are applying.
  4. If using the educational substitution for experience: proof of degree or transcripts. 
We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by June 23rd, 2025 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

Select here for additional information regarding Classified Staff positions: https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu