Library Branches Stacks & Materials Coordinator

Job Summary

The Libraries at CU Boulder are encouraging applications for a Library Branches Stacks & Materials Coordinator. This position is located in the Materials Management Unit of the Engaged Spaces Department. The Coordinator will manage stacks for the Business, Earth Sciences & Map, Gemmill, and Music Library locations, collaborating with Branch Operations Managers to coordinate missing/long missing searches, stack assessments, and other projects.

The role involves analyzing stack spaces, designing workflows, and implementing projects to maintain a user‑friendly environment.

• Perform analysis of stack areas based on Library of Congress shelving rules, determine tasks needed to maintain and improve non‑Norlin location book stacks, and prioritize projects with Branch Operations Managers.
• Manage missing/long missing procedures, develop timelines, and conduct list creation and searches in FOLIO to coordinate material flows and train students to carry out searches.
• Plan and lead projects that maintain physical stacks, including dusting, vacuuming, repair coordination, shelving shifts, call number signage updates, and inventory/shelf‑reading projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with Branch Operations Managers, participate in unit, department, and library meetings, and recommend improvements to stacks and maintenance.
• Act as a service point staffing resource for each non‑Norlin location and support services in some capacity.
• Serve as a resource for the University Libraries on materials management and stacks organization/maintenance, pursue professional development opportunities, and serve on library‑wide groups and task forces.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; a Master of Library and Information Science can substitute for two years of experience.
• Three years of professional experience working with library materials and/or library circulation systems.
• Evidence of a strong service orientation and a user‑centered approach to library spaces.
• Commitment to cultivate an inclusive and respectful environment.
• Ability to solve problems independently and as a team.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to develop consistent processes while supporting individual collection needs.
• Good judgment consistent with library policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of tools and approaches for conducting in‑depth space analysis.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Adept at office technologies and data management.
• Capable of managing competing demands and responding flexibly to challenges.
• Ability to carry out duties independently using library science principles and job‑acquired skills to solve complex problems and offer user‑centered solutions.
• Experience working with collections or library spaces (desired).
• Coursework or training in Library and Information Science (desired).
• Coursework or training in User Experience (desired).

• Salary: $52,000 – $56,000 per year.
• Small relocation stipend may be available within Library guidelines.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, retirement plans, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, and an ECO Pass for local transit.

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.