Library Branches Stacks & Materials Coordinator

Job Summary

The Libraries at CU Boulder are seeking a Library Branches Stacks & Materials Coordinator. This position is within the Materials Management Unit of the Engaged Spaces Department. The coordinator is responsible for stack management of the Business, Earth Sciences & Map, Gemmill, and Music Library collections and works closely with Branch Operations Managers to coordinate missing/long‑missing searches, stack projects (including shifts, dusting, shelf‑reading, assessments, transfers, etc.),

and to analyze stack spaces and design workflows that improve the user environment.

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

• Analyze stack areas based on Library of Congress shelving rules and determine tasks needed to maintain and improve non‑Norlin locations. Prioritize and work with Branch Operations Managers to assign projects to the unit’s student assistants or make independent decisions when student help is limited.
• Manage the missing/long‑missing procedure with Branch Operations Managers. Develop timelines and carry out weekly, monthly, and semester‑long list creation and searches. Run and organize lists from FOLIO to manage material flows and coordinate training for students to carry out searches.
• Problem‑solve item labeling, preservation, or cataloging issues; analyze item records in FOLIO and apply expert knowledge of circulation functions in the Libraries Services Platform. Write and revise processes and procedures to streamline future projects and facilitate collaboration with other Library units.
• Collaborate with unit, department, division members, and other partners to create and maintain relationships with Branch Operations Managers. Actively participate in relevant meetings, manage recommendations for improvement, and stay current with changes to Library policies and procedures.
• Support service point staffing expectations by providing support for each non‑Norlin location in some capacity.
• Serve as a resource for the University Libraries on topics such as materials management and stacks organization/maintenance. Pursue development opportunities related to standard processes, supervise students, serve on Library‑wide groups and task forces, and attend professional webinars or other educational sessions.

• This position is working on‑campus.

$52,000 - $56,000. A small relocation stipend may be available within Libraries guidelines.

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well‑being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world‑class outdoor recreation.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience may substitute for the degree on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Three years of professional experience working with library materials and/or library system circulation modules.
• • A Master’s of Library and Information Science can substitute for two years of experience.

• Evidence of a strong service orientation and demonstrated commitment to a user‑centered approach to library spaces.
• Commitment to cultivating an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Ability to identify and solve problems independently and on a team.
• Phenomenal collaboration skills and ability to develop consistent processes while supporting individual needs across various collections.
• Ability to exercise good judgment consistent with Library policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of tools and approaches for conducting in‑depth space analysis.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written…