Acquisitions & E-Resources Specialist (Library Technician III) (OPEN TO CURRENT CSM EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Job Description
- Colorado School of Mines (Mines) is an internationally preeminent teaching and research university dedicated to meeting the resource development needs of a rapidly evolving, technology-based society. Mines was selected by the Colorado State Legislature as the state's first "exemplary institution" of public higher education due to our "high degree of responsibility and capability with regard to academic and administrative functions."MINES IS PROUD TO OFFER EXCELLENT BENEFITS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN EXTRAORDINARY TALENT. OUR PERKS INCLUDE:
Colorado's oldest public university, Mines is located in Golden, Colorado at the gateway of the Rocky Mountains, 13 miles west of downtown Denver and 21 miles south of Boulder.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous vacation and sick leave plus 13 paid holidays
- State retirement plan (PERA)
- Parental Leave
- Reduced cost tuition for employee and family members
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Professional growth and training opportunities
- Access to technology and equipment
- Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
- Access to a world-class recreation center
- Interaction with an international population and cultural events
The Arthur Lakes Library at the Colorado School of Mines is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Acquisitions & E-resources Specialist to join the Collection Management team. Reporting to the Head of Collections Management, this position plays a key role in ensuring seamless access to electronic and physical library resources that support teaching, learning, and research across campus.
This position is responsible for managing acquisitions workflows, vendor relationships, course reading programs, and collection assessment activities while ensuring efficient, cost-effective operations within the library management system (Alma).
The Arthur Lakes Library values teamwork, adaptability, and inclusive practices, and welcomes applicants who cultivate supportive and equitable learning and working environments.
- Manage acquisition workflows including firm orders, subscriptions, demand-driven acquisitions, and donations
- Create purchase orders, process invoices, and track expenditures
- Maintain vendor relationships and resolve payment or delivery issues
- Ensure accurate access and records in Alma
- Process and manage physical library materials
- Support cost-effective acquisitions strategies and workflows
- Coordinate course reading lists with the campus bookstore and faculty
- Acquire and process materials for physical and digital course reserves
- Maintain course readings in Alma/Leganto
- Ensure copyright compliance and licensing adherence
- Analyze usage data and improve program effectiveness
- Gather and analyze usage statistics (COUNTER, SUSHI harvesting)
- Conduct cost-per-use and other collection evaluations
- Contribute to reporting for internal and external stakeholders
- Troubleshoot electronic resource access issues
- Participate in cataloging, weeding, and collection maintenance projects
- Document workflows, policies, and procedures
- Support marketing of library resources
- Serve on committees and contribute to library initiatives
- Supervise and train student workers
- Provide backup front desk support as needed
Successful candidates tend to demonstrate:
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Reliability and accountability
- Strong collaboration skills while also working independently
- Comfort navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities
At the Arthur Lakes Library, you’ll contribute to a mission-driven team that supports education and research at one of the nation’s leading engineering institutions. You’ll gain valuable experience across acquisitions, e-resources, and collections work while collaborating with dedicated colleagues in a supportive environment.
Please note: This positions reports to campus Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm.Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:
Three (3) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position. Must be a current classified employee working in Arthur Lakes Library.
Or
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years
Appeal Rights:
As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.
Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Minesdoesnot discriminateon the basis ofage, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteranstatusor current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.
Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures,programsand activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce.
Through its policies, procedures and resources, Minescomplies withfederal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executiveordersand other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.
Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a rich and vibrant diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives and experiences enrich the educational and work experience?
Look to Mines.