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Position Details
University of Colorado | Denver
Official Title: Academic Services Professional
Working Title: Collection Strategies Specialist
FTE: Full-time 1.0 (100%) FTE | Hybrid
Salary Range: $58,031 - $64,150
Position #00793832 – Requisition #41080
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Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *
The Collection Strategies Specialist manages collection maintenance projects with a focus on improving the stacks for accessibility, supervises student employees, and assists with interlibrary loan services. This position will be responsible for training student employees, repairing books, assisting with book displays, shelving, inventorying, shifting and shelf-reading, and processing interlibrary loan requests. This service-oriented staff member will be an integral member of the Collection Development and Strategies Department which leads efforts for the strategic selection, acquisition, development, management, and assessment of high quality, diverse, inclusive and equitable Learning Material collections in all formats and across all disciplines to support the learning, research, teaching, and administration needs of students, staff & faculty of the Auraria campus.
Collection Strategies Specialist
What you will do:
Collection Maintenance
- Under the direction of the Serials & Stacks Manager, this position leads departmental efforts to improve collection maintenance for both monographs and serials.
- Proactively evaluates, identifies, suggests, and implements collection maintenance projects and priorities, with the goal of improving accessibility for patrons.
- Establishes best standards for growth in the stacks while considering short and long-term collection planning and goals.
- Actively participates in shelf-reading, shelving, and inventory.
- Oversees weeding projects, including physically removing items from the collection and updating the records.
- Manages a tool that updates collection signage, as needed.
- Supports all library projects that involve the stacks, such as the Classification Contextualization initiative, which highlights key areas of bias in the Library of Congress classification.
- Ensures timely check-in of all print periodicals and standing orders.
- Maintains the print periodicals and conducts print periodical usage studies to assist in renewal decisions.
- Sends and receives items from the bindery, twice yearly, updating records to ensure that bound periodicals are accessible to our users.
- Serves as the in-house expert for repairing the library’s general collection, evaluating and repairing titles in-house or sending to the bindery.
- Collaborates with Collection Development Librarians to determine which damaged materials should be withdrawn, repaired, or replaced.
- Responsible for selecting and maintaining repair supplies.
- Creates a monthly book display- selecting a theme, titles, creating signage, and updating records.
- Manages Faculty Authors’ Display- labeling books written by faculty, updating records, and ensuring that newly purchased faculty author books are put on display.
- Collaborates with Collection Development Librarians to establish and maintain various collections, including Graphic Novels, Faculty Authors’, and the Game collection.
Supervise Student Employees
- Hires, trains, and supervises student employees, depending on department needs.
- Oversees student employees in other departments, when they are assisting with stacks projects.
- Directs shelving, shelf-reading, shifting, and inventory and communicates these priorities to student employees.
- Conducts an annual student review.
- Monitors overall progress and adjusts the work when necessary.
- Contributes to the Student Employee Supervisor Group.
- Determines needs for stacks student employees in coordination with Collection Development and Strategies Department Head.
Interlibrary Loan
- Performs a variety of duties related to Interlibrary Loan services which facilitate the exchange of materials between libraries.
- Processes borrowing, lending, and document delivery requests.
- Assists with special ILL projects as needed.
Other
- Contributes to internal institutional knowledge of library & department by maintaining, updating, creating & saving documentation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, library science, or related field.
- One (1) year of professional level experience working in an academic or public library setting.
Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)
- Two (2) years of professional level experience supervising student employees.
- Two (2) years of professional level experience in interlibrary loan program.
- One (1) year of professional level experience working with collections or within Library spaces.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to identify and solve problems independently and on a team.
- Demonstrated project management skills and a commitment to a user-centered approach to library spaces.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Capable of managing competing demands and flexibly responding to challenges.
- Library collection maintenance principles and practices.
- Student employee supervision and training practices.
- Commitment to accessibility, diversity, and equitable collection practices.
Conditions of Employment
This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.
Mental, Physical, and/or Environmental Requirements
This position may be performed in a hybrid or remote environment, requiring the ability to work effectively in a remote setting. This includes maintaining a dedicated workspace free of excessive noise or distractions, reliable internet connectivity, and the ability to participate in virtual meetings for extended periods. Employees must be able to independently manage time, remain stationary for prolonged computer-based work, and transport necessary equipment (such as a laptop and peripherals) between their remote work location and the office 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.
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu.
Employment Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $58,031 - $64,150.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by [date]. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:
- A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
- A current CV/resume
- List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)
Questions should be directed to Kevin Lawless at kevin.lawless@ucdenver.edu.
Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach: A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications A current CV/resume List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)
Questions should be directed to kevin.lawless@ucdenver.edu.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References
Application Materials Instructions: Application Deadline Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by Oct 14, 2026, 11:59:00 PM. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Job Category: Academic Services
Primary Location: Denver
Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 30124 - LIB LIBRARY
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Sep 14, 2026
Unposting Date: Oct 14, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Posting Contact Name: Kevin Lawless
Posting Contact Email: kevin.lawless@ucdenver.edu.
Position Number: 00793832
