Job Details

Interlibrary Loan & eResources Professional

Position Number: 6345210
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Position Type: Libraries

Interlibrary Loan & eResources Professional - 36790 University Staff

Description
Interlibrary Loan & eResources Professional

Kraemer Family Library

Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!

Envision yourself in a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment that has a deep commitment to position our graduates for success in their professional and personal lives. Visualize applying your energy and skills for an organization that respects and cares about its employees enough to offer some of the best benefits of the industry while encouraging every team member to grow, collaborate, and provide input on how to consistently make the workplace a place people love to work. Imagine working at a college that welcomes everyone — students, faculty, staff, and community members — regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, or traditions. If what was just described is what you look for in a workplace, welcome to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)

The Kraemer Family Library at UCCS is searching for an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and eResources Professional to coordinate ILL activities and assist with the handling and analysis of eResource usage and requests.

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system and is home to over 9,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students. We have a strong focus in fueling student success by creating, using, and maintaining a multitude of different offices and programs. Overall, UCCS is constantly focused of preparing our students to have success in the future, and we understand that every single employee on our campus has a significant effect on that focus. Find more information about working at UCCS here: https://hr.uccs.edu/work-at-uccs.

The city, which was recently ranked as the number nine Best Places to Live by U.S. News & World Report in 2023, known as Olympic City USA, rests at the base of Pikes Peak, the inspiration for the song "America the Beautiful" and a must-see for residents and visitors alike. With a mild climate and 247 days of sunshine each year, the Springs boasts some of the state's best recreation opportunities. Find out more about living in Colorado Springs through the Visit Colorado Springs page: https://www.visitcos.com/.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary/Pay Range: $ 42,000.00 - $50,000 annually. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

Benefits at a Glance

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers excellent benefits, some of which include:

Medical insurance, with the lowest cost option being $0 to the employee
Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
Generous paid vacation and sick time accruals (14.67 hours of vacation and 10 hours of sick accrued per month, prorated if part-time)
Mandatory retirement plans. Employees contribute 5% of their annual compensation. CU doubles that and contributes 10%
Tuition Assistant Benefit available to you or a dependent
Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
Off Campus Housing Resources

Summary

The Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and eResources Professional position at Kraemer Family Library assists UCCS Faculty and Staff with obtaining content that is available from other libraries in the region. The primary responsibility of this position is to coordinate interlibrary loan activities. This includes overseeing or performing the functions of borrowing/lending materials, scheduling & prioritizing workflow, statistics, and other tasks necessary to fulfill the mission of interlibrary loan. This position is also responsible for handling streaming video request, working with cataloging to download eResources bibliographic records for a subset of eResources and maintaining statistics for library eResources.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Conducts all processes related to the borrowing and lending of physical and digital library materials via interlibrary loan software.
Supervise any assigned library student assistants to assist interlibrary loan processes.
Compile and share statistical reports on interlibrary loan activity.
Works closely with the KFL Collection & Content staff on eResources including streaming video and other projects as assigned.
Track and process streaming video requests. Communicate with faculty that request streaming videos.
In coordination with Collection & Content staff load bibliographic records into the library's catalog for select eResources.
Maintain statistics for all eResources.
Keeps up to date with software updates and works with the KFL User Experience department to update interlibrary loan software as needed.
Other duties as assigned

Tentative Search Timeline

Priority will be given to applications submitted by: July 14, 2025.
Potential interview dates: 1st round interviews week of July 21, 2025.
Potential start date: September 1, 2025.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history check.

UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at (719) 255-3372.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work

All employees of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), under the supervision of the Associate Vice Chancellor of Institutional Equity/Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the sexual misconduct, protected class nondiscrimination, and conflicts of interest in cases of amorous relationships policies, related retaliation, and compliance with accommodations regarding disability, pregnancy or related conditions, and religion. All employees are also designated as "responsible employees" and are required to report conduct prohibited under these policies, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the OIE and to provide OIE's contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Institutional Equity (uccs.edu).

Note: This job description outlines this role's general responsibilities, qualifications, and physical requirements at UCCS. It is not an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. The university reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities as needed to meet the university's needs.

Qualifications

Experience working in a library is required. Successful completion of related coursework in Library Science from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience.
Must have experience using the staff versions of library specific software such as integrated library systems, discovery systems, OCLC products or interlibrary loan systems is required.
Experience using the Sierra ILS system and ILLIAD is preferred.
Highly qualified applicants will have completed relevant coursework in Library Science.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.

UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
Special Instructions to Applicants: · Applications submitted by 7/14/2025 will receive full consideration. · Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 36790). · Official transcripts will be required upon hire. · Upon request, please be prepared to provide five professional references (at least two previous/current supervisors), including their email contact information. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials

Job Category: Academic Services

Primary Location: Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40090 - AA-Library Operations

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Jul 1, 2025

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Norah Mazel Posting Contact Email: nmazel@uccs.edu Position Number: 00732074