Academic Librarian, Internal Announcement

This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity.  Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities.   

Internal Announcement - Applicants must be a current, active Pikes Peak State College employee within the 2025 calendar year, any capacity.

The Academic Librarian will assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of Library Services at Pikes Peak State College that are designed to support the academic success our students. The Reference and Research Specialist will be responsible for delivering reference, research, and general library services across multiple campuses at the direction of Lead Reference and Research Librarian. This position will also support divisional and institutional leadership by working collaboratively to administer and develop library services within the context of the Learning Commons framework and collections development in print and non-print areas under the supervision and direction of the Lead Reference and Research Librarian. This position also works collaboratively with Learning Commons staff, tutors, coaches, and other divisional partners to support student success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed Master's degree in Library Science, Media Technology or Information Science from an ALA accredited institution.

Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge.  Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of professional level experience in libraries or academia.
• Demonstrated experience in public speaking, teaching, facilitating workshops, or small group facilitation.

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on November 24, 2025.  

Internal Announcement - Applicants must be a current, active Pikes Peak State College employee within the 2025 calendar year, any capacity.

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.

Visa support is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:  Application must be submitted online.  Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration.  A complete application will include:

• Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
• Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  
• Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred.  Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.  
• Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.

This position may be eligible for a variety of employee benefits.  Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.

Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.

Essential Functions 

• Provide general library, reference, and research services at all campuses.
• Support student learning and engagement through reference and reserve collections, instructional databases, and the archives.
• Work collaboratively with the Learning Commons team to develop and maintain policies and procedures to govern the activities within the Learning Commons spaces at each campus.
• Maintain active cooperation with Colorado Community College System (CCCS), local, regional, and national library networks.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
• Serve as a member of appropriate committees at the college and within the System.
• Ensure that equitable practices ar