Government Information and Collection Development Librarian

Job Summary The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) Libraries invites applications from collaborative and innovative candidates for the position of Government Information and Collection Development Librarian. This tenure‑track faculty position serves as the Regional Coordinator for the Federal Depository Library Program for government documents and leads collection development for the State of Colorado government collections, the United Nations Collection, and international government documents. As the FDLP Regional Coordinator, this position will collaborate with the government documents community in Colorado, work closely with collection staff to ensure access to the government documents collection, advise selective FDLP libraries on FDLP collection work, and ensure federal policy is followed. The role also provides instruction, reference support, consultations, and outreach for Federal, State, and Local government collections, staying informed about emerging technologies, trends in government information publishing, and Federal Depository Library policy and law. As a member of the University Libraries faculty, the Government Information and Collection Development Librarian will maintain a record of scholarly research and creative work, participate in professional service activities, and engage in faculty governance in keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado Boulder. A typical annual merit formula for tenure‑track faculty is 40% librarianship, 40% research, and 20% service. This position may work in a hybrid capacity and reports to the Head of the Collection Development & Assessment Unit within the Collection and Archival Strategy Department of the Research & Innovation Strategies Division. 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 encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be Serve as the Regional Depository Coordinator for the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP), develop methods of assessing collection access, maintain awareness of changes in FDLP policy, and advise library leadership on FDLP agreements and governing law, including participation in the Preservation Steward Program. Develop the collection development strategies for state, federal, and international government documents collections to meet the needs of the state and the University of Colorado community. Lead outreach and coordination of federal document collections across the state by coordinating mandated processes for tangible and electronic depository materials and communicating with the Government Publishing Office; participate in or lead the Colorado Government Publications Interest Group (GoPIG). Collaborate with the Government Information Collection manager to manage access to the physical and digital collection, coordinate needs and offer procedures, and set cataloging priorities for government information collections. Collaborate with preservation to ensure the longevity and health of the government information collections. Serve as the subject liaison for government information and assigned academic departments; respond to reference requests for government information materials; participate in government‑information‑related instruction and maintain relevant LibGuides and other learning materials. Participate in building a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Supervise student employees, interns, and/or volunteers. Contribute to strategic planning, events, social media, exhibits, tours, and other activities for the Collections & Archival Strategy Department. Maintain a sustained record of substantive scholarship and creative work, and demonstrate a continued commitment to leadership and service. What You Should Know This position is offered in a hybrid capacity. An information session will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026 from 12:00-12:45 pm. At this webinar, the search committee will share information about the Government Information and Collection Development Librarian job search, working at CU Boulder, the tenure track, and answer attendee questions. What We Can Offer The successful candidate will be appointed as a full‑time (12‑month) tenure‑track faculty member at the Assistant Professor rank. The starting salary range for Assistant Professor is $73,000-$84,000. A candidate that meets the University and Libraries criteria for hire with tenure may be eligible for the rank of Associate Professor with a starting salary range of $80,000-$90,000. A candidate with a career of excellence and significant growth, development, and accomplishment post‑tenure may be eligible for the rank of Full Professor with a starting salary range of $95,000-$105,000. Relocation assistance may be available within University Libraries guidelines. Faculty receive limited professional development funds annually. Benefits 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. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program. What We Require Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA‑accredited institution or a Juris Doctorate with relevant professional experience in a library setting. Demonstrated ability to develop partnerships, collaborate with and receive input from others. Demonstrated ability to support a welcoming and inclusive environment. Demonstrated experience with the Federal Depository Library Program. Collection management experience using Superintendent of Documents Classification (SuDoc). Minimum of one year experience working with state, local, and/or other government documents collections. Demonstrated ability to lead and organize projects that include multiple libraries and/or departments. What You Will Need Potential for research, scholarly work, and professional service. Experience or coursework in government documents and strong knowledge base of the Federal Depository Program. Experience with outreach to academic and external constituencies. What We Would Like You to Have Record of professional service and scholarly or creative work. Demonstrated commitment to providing highly responsive teaching and learning practices. Experience working with a wide variety of libraries and community members. Special Instructions A cover letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the position. CV/Resume. References will be requested at a later stage in the search process. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on April 26, 2026 to receive full consideration. Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. Questions may be directed to George Karpoff, Search Coordinator, at View email address on click.appcast.io. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Posting Contact Information Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources Posting Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr