Governance
The Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries is managed by its Board of Directors and Member Council. The Board focuses on fiscal matters related to the consortium. Member Council (library deans/directors) provide guidance and direction related to the projects and activities offered by the consortium.
Board of Directors
The business affairs of the Alliance are managed by the Board of Directors, according to the provisions of the Alliance Bylaws. The Board meets on a quarterly basis to manage the financial interests of the organization and provide broad oversight of the consortium's activities.
Members of the Board of Directors
| Board Member | Member Institution | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvia Rael, Board Chair | Colorado Mesa University | Library Director |
| Michael Levine-Clark, Board Vice-Chair | University of Denver | Dean of University Libraries |
| Linda Kosten, Board Treasurer | University of Denver | Senior Vice Provost, University Budget, Planning, and Administration |
| Dustin Fife | Colorado College | College Librarian |
| Harper Johnson | University of Colorado, Colorado Springs | Assistant Vice Chancellor for IT and Chief Information Officer |
| Amy Gannon | University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus | Associate Vice Chancellor, Financial Services and Controller |
| Karen Estlund | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | Dean of Libraries |
| Gail Mackin | Colorado State University-Pueblo | Provost & Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs |
| Seth Porter | University of Colorado, Colorado Springs | Dean of the Library |
| Open Position | TBA | TBA |
Member Council
Operating within the general policies established by the Board of Directors, the Alliance Member Council meets every two months to discuss the mission-related activities of the Alliance. The Alliance Member Council is composed of the Dean or Director of each Alliance member institution library (or their representatives). From time to time, the Council will establish task forces or committees to examine topics of interest to the members.
Member Council Members
| Council Member | Member Institution | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Seth Porter, Chair | University of Colorado, Colorado Springs | Dean of the Library |
| Dan Lawrence, Vice Chair | Regis University | Dean of the Library |
| Michelle Jeske | Denver Public Library | City Librarian |
| Michael Levine-Clark | University of Denver | Dean of University Libraries |
| Melissa De Santis | University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus | Library Director |
| Sylvia Rael | Colorado Mesa University | Library Director |
| Rhonda Gonzales Manzanares | Colorado State University-Pueblo | Dean of Library Services |
| Cinthya Ippoliti | Auraria Library | University Librarian and Director |
| Robert H. McDonald | University of Colorado Boulder | Dean of Libraries and Sr. Vice Provost of Online Education |
| Karen Estlund | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | Dean of Libraries |
| Dustin Fife | Colorado College | College Librarian |
| Tiffanie Wick | Western Colorado University | Director of Library Services |
| Cassandra Kvenild | University of Wyoming | Dean of Libraries |
| Sheila Yeh | University of Northern Colorado | Dean of Libraries |
| Jack Maness | Colorado School of Mines | University Librarian |
| Colonel Dave Buchanan | United States Air Force Academy | Interim Library Director |