Collections & Content Management Librarian Job at Inside Higher Ed in Denver

Collections & Content Management Librarian

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Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Scholarly Communication & Collections Services, the Collections and Content Management (C&CM) Librarian plays a vital role in managing a collections budget of $5.5M, institutional and special collections repository content, consortia memberships, and e‑resource access technologies. This highly collaborative role interfaces with colleagues across the Libraries, creating and implementing strategies for acquiring, managing, and providing access to scholarly content—including licensed, purchased, open‑access publications, research data, and more. The librarian will think broadly about collections, content discovery, and access models, exploring emerging acquisition and access areas, and supervise two exempt staff members in acquisitions and e‑resources.

Essential Functions

• Manage the Libraries collection budget.
• Prioritize collections acquisitions with a team of subject selectors and curators.
• Negotiate and manage large acquisitions and license agreements.
• Explore demand‑driven, evidence‑based, access‑to‑own, and other creative models with acquisitions staff.
• Directly supervise two exempt staff members responsible for acquisitions and e‑resources.
• Create, implement, and manage assessment cycles for collections.
• Represent the Library in consortia for collection‑related activities.
• Support open‑access and related scholarly communications issues.
• Participate on library and campus committees and attend regular meetings.
• Engage in scholarly activities through research, publication, and service to professional organizations.
• Fulfil promotion guidelines and serve as a library faculty member.
• Commit to professional development, scholarly service, and inclusion initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices and trends in library collections development and assessment.
• Ability to supervise and create a rewarding workplace for staff.
• Ability to analyze license agreements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to DEI and inclusion across all interactions.
• Independent, goal‑oriented work style with judgment and tact.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Analytical decision‑making skills.
• Evidence of professional development and scholarly activity.
• Leadership and teamwork in a faculty role, sharing responsibility for the library mission.
• Commitment to the university’s guidelines for appointment, promotion, & tenure.

Required Qualifications

• ALA‑accredited masters degree in Library and Information Science.
• Two years’ experience in collection development.
• One year’s supervisory experience.
• Broad understanding of student and faculty collections across all disciplines.
• Familiarity with e‑resource access and authentication systems.
• Knowledge of scholarly communications issues.
• Experience with assessment methodologies in collection development.
• Ability to engage effectively in community building and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in collection development and budgeting.
• Experience leveraging data (e.g., Alma Analytics) for collection decisions.
• Knowledge of electronic resource licensing practices.
• Expertise in open‑access and scholarly communications.
• Quantitative analytics expertise (COUNTER, usage data).

Working Environment

Academic library environment, inclusive, with ergonomic workstations and secure Internet access. Team‑based collaboration is essential.

Physical Activities

Use PC for extended periods; move or lift boxes up to 40 lbs.

Work Schedule

Monday‑Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, flexible as faculty schedules vary.

Application Deadline

Submit by 4:00 p.m. MST January 5, 2026.

Special Instructions

Apply online through jobs.du.edu. Only online applications will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number

UC

Salary Range

$72,000 – $75,000

Benefits

Medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit, and ECO pass.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter addressing required and preferred qualifications, including a specific example of advancement of inclusion or community building.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

How to Apply

Visit https://jobs.du.edu/en-us/job/498322 to apply.