Assistant or Associate Head of Resource Sharing

Position Location Fort Collins, CO

Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Posting Number: 202400439F

Proposed Annual Salary Range $80,000-$96,000; Salary for Assistant Professor: $80,000-$85,000 and Associate Professor $86,000-$96,000

Employee Benefits

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Work Hours/Week: 40

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation's leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The Colorado State University (CSU) Libraries is at the heart of fostering learning, research, and community engagement. We are committed to providing equitable access to information, ensuring that all users benefit from our resources. We recognize the importance of intentional and persistent efforts in our commitment to diversity, equity, and social justice and have adopted CSU's Principles of Community as our values.

Our primary facility, Morgan Library, and our branch at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital serve as dynamic hubs where students connect with vital information and innovative resources. At CSU Libraries, you will be collaborating with and working alongside around 80 passionate faculty and staff members, as well as 80-100 motivated student employees, all united in meeting the diverse informational needs of our users in physical and digital spaces. We encourage and reinforce curiosity, professional growth, innovation, and leadership opportunities through dedicated time and funding in a supportive academic setting that values continuous learning.

Resource Sharing includes Borrowing Services, Lending Services, and Course Reserves, connecting students, faculty, and staff with an extensive range of academic resources from institutions around the world. These services expand the reach of our collections and support CSU's world-class research and teaching community. Join us on this journey toward an inclusive and informed future. Explore, learn, and grow with CSU Libraries!

Tenure/Tenure Track? No

% Research 0

% Teaching 90

% Service 10

% Administration 0

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 02/10/2025

Position Summary

The Head of Resource Sharing provides strategic, flexible, and creative leadership for a user-oriented team extending resource sharing to the CSU community and beyond through interlibrary loans, course reserves, and document delivery services.

The Head of Resource Sharing is responsible for defining department goals and adapting staffing plans and workflows in response to changing patron needs, technologies, and trends in the field. They supervise staff and daily operations in the unit and lead the development and application of policies related to resource sharing, copyright, and fair use. CSU Libraries seeks a leader who will continue the Resource Sharing unit's tradition of innovation, collaboration, and experimentation.

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Collections and Discovery, the Head collaborates across the library and will need to build and maintain strong working relationships with Collection Strategies, Library Technology Services, and our resource sharing partners around the world.

The Head of Resource Sharing is an active Library Leadership Advisory Group member, contributing to library strategic planning and organizational development. This is a continuing faculty appointment.

Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications

• Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited institution or international equivalent.
• 3 years' experience using interlibrary loan or document delivery systems.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage projects, assess impacts, and resolve complex challenges.
• Demonstrated knowledge of emerging trends in interlibrary loan, on-demand acquisitions, controlled digital lending, and U.S. copyright law related to libraries.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and implementing innovative changes.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice and how they relate to the mission of the Libraries.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• The position may be hired at Assistant or Associate Professor rank. For Associate Professor rank, a record of professional accomplishments supporting minimum appointment at the rank of associate professor for Continuing and Contract Faculty (non-tenure track). See Libraries Faculty Code.Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume that address the required job qualifications, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

At Colorado State University, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than words - they are a call to action. The CSU Libraries supports this vision with a commitment to boosting equitable access to knowledge by eliminating barriers to discovery. We seek candidates from a rich diversity of lived experiences who are excited to work with users in an inclusive university community that welcomes and affirms the diversity of people, identities, perspectives, and ideas. Applicants are encouraged to think broadly about and communicate how their skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications in ways that may not be obvious. We strongly encourage those who will further advance the Libraries' commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applicants with a range of experiences, including those new to the profession.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected].

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected].

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University's Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected].

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.

Diversity Statement

Ability to advance the department's commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.

Search Contact Alyssa Baechle, [email protected]

Job Duty Category: Librarianship: Leadership and Strategy

Duty/Responsibility

• Strategic vision: Work with the Associate Dean for Collections and Discovery on strategic planning and unit goal setting; define priorities for unit projects, activities, and innovations.
• Efficiency: Review workflow and staffing with the goal of improving efficiency; document policies, procedures, and decisions; assist in fulfillment, lending, and course reserves requests as needed.
• Service excellence: Prioritize customer service, user experience, accessibility, and ease of access; assess the effectiveness and impact of interlibrary loan and course reserves on both the university and resource sharing communities.
• Compliance: Work with the Associate Dean for Collections and Discovery, Dean of Libraries, and University General Counsel to interpret and respond to evolving copyright issues; stay abreast of important court cases and policies effecting library copyright compliance and strategiesMaintain familiarity with evolving copyright issues; ensure unit activities comply with copyright guidelines and resource sharing agreements.
• Embrace new challenges: Evaluate and recommend resource sharing systems, platforms, and partnerships to improve user experience and take advantage of automation possibilities.
• Transform data into insight: Maintain accurate statistics and workflow documentation. Analyze data trends, provide reports and information to library administration, and incorporate results into decision-making processes.
• Lead and shape resource sharing practices: Through active engagement in library consortia, professional organizations, and peer networks; advocate for and implement innovative approaches that advance the field; and foster collaborative relationships that strengthen resource sharing across institutions.Percentage Of Time: 70

Job Duty Category: Librarianship: Supervision and Management

Duty/Responsibility

• Team Leadership: Supervise the work of staff and student employees; collaboratively identify performance goals, conduct meaningful evaluations, and contribute to a supportive culture.
• Collaborative communication: Foster communication among team members and with other library units.
• Fiscal responsibility: Oversee unit budget and contribute to library-wide budget planning and strategy; align course reserves and resource sharing expenditures with collection development strategies.
• Professional growth: Stay at the forefront of the field by pursuing professional development opportunities, and integrating new knowledge and skills into the work of the unit.Percentage Of Time: 20

Job Duty Category: Service

Duty/Responsibility

• Engagement: Participate in service activities in support of the CSU Libraries, the university, and/or relevant professional organizations.
• Foster Inclusivity: Reflecting departmental and institutional values, participate in diversity initiatives to advance the Department's commitment to diversity and inclusion.Percentage Of Time: 10

Minimum References Requested 3

Maximum References Requested 3

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected].

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected].

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University's Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected].

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.