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.
| 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 |
| Rosalynn Feagins, Board Treasurer | University of Denver | Assistant Treasurer, Business and Financial Affairs |
| 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 |
| J. Scott Turpen | University of Wyoming | Interim Provost |
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.
| Council Member | Member Institution | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Seth Porter, Chair | University of Colorado, Colorado Springs | Dean of the Library |
| Paul Betty | Regis University | Library Chair, Research and Instruction Services Librarian |
| Theresa Liguori | Denver Public Library | Chief Public Services Officer |
| 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 |
| Keith Teeter | Auraria Library | Interim 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 Ted Kim | United States Air Force Academy | Library Director |
Address
We are located on the fifth floor of the Belcaro Place office building. Our address is:
3801 E Florida Ave, Suite 515
Denver, CO 80210
Parking
There is free two and four hour visitor parking located around the building. There is also short-term parking along Jackson Street.
Alliance Staff
George Machovec
Executive Director
george@coalliance.org
303-759-3399 x101
George was appointed the Executive Director of the Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries in 2012. He has worked at the Alliance since 1993 as the Interim Executive Director, Associate Director, and Technical Coordinator. George has undergraduate degrees in physics and astronomy and an MLS from the University of Arizona.
Rose Nelson
Assistant Director
rose@coalliance.org
303-759-3399 x103
Rose has worked at the Alliance since 2005. She started out as a Systems Librarian and was appointed Assistant Director in 2012. Rose manages Prospector and coordinates the Document Delivery and Catalog Reference meetings. She also is project manager of Gold Rush. Contact her regarding questions about Prospector or Gold Rush. Rose received her MLIS from Emporia State University.
Beth Denker
E-Resource Licensing & Administrative Manager
beth@coalliance.org
303-759-3399 x100
Beth is the Alliance E-Resource Licensing and Administrative Manager. She coordinates the purchasing of e-resources by negotiating with vendors, overseeing contracts, and coordinating invoicing. She also manages the administrative aspects of the Alliance. Contact her about purchasing or subscribing to electronic resources, and about billings, payments, payroll, or HR issues. Beth received her MLIS from Emporia State University.
Laura Simcik
E-Resource Licensing & Admin
laura@coalliance.org
303-759-3399 x107
Laura has worked at the Alliance since 2023. She helps coordinate the purchasing of e-resources by negotiating with vendors, overseeing contracts, and coordinating invoicing. Please contact Laura about purchasing or subscribing to electronic resources, billing questions, payments, or payroll. Laura has undergraduate degrees in Management and Risk Management & Insurance and received her MLIS from the University of Denver.
Hannah Moody-Goo
Gold Rush and Prospector Assistant
hannahmoody4@gmail.com
Hannah has worked at the Alliance since 2014. She maintains and updates various projects regarding Gold Rush and Prospector. Hannah received her MLIS from San Jose State University.
Steve Walker
Systems & Network Administrator
steve@coalliance.org
303-759-3399 x106
Steve has been with the Alliance since 2017 is responsible for the systems and network as well as providing support for our websites and projects. Steve's previous positions have included working for CARL, UnCover, the Colorado State Library, the ACLIN Project, Colorado's Historic Newspaper Collection and BCR.
Chet Rebman
Programmer
chet@coalliance.org
303-759-3399 x102
Chet has been with the Alliance since 2012. He works on Prospector, Gold Rush, the Alliance website, and other software development projects.
Current Member Libraries
Contact the Executive Director for more information about membership in the Alliance.
- Colorado College
- Colorado Mesa University
- Colorado School of Mines
- Colorado State University
- CU Boulder
- Denver Public Library
- Regis University
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs
- University of Colorado Denver
- Metropolitan State University of Denver
- Community College of Denver
- United States Air Force Academy (USAFA)
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
- University of Denver
- University of Northern Colorado
- University of Wyoming
- Western Colorado University
- Colorado State University-Pueblo
About The Alliance
The Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries, commonly referred to as "The Alliance," is a consortium of sixteen libraries located in Colorado and Wyoming. Founded in 1974 to consider ways of sharing resources, the consortium continues working toward that objective. The driving force is cooperation and the sharing of purchasing power, materials, and ideas.
Member-Driven Services
The Alliance helps member libraries work together to stay ahead in the rapidly changing world of libraries and information management.
Membership is not limited to Colorado or to academic institutions. Many Alliance services extend beyond the formal membership and are available to any library in the Rocky Mountain region or even across the U.S.
The regional nature of the consortium makes the Alliance large enough for a diversity of perspectives and nimble enough to meet changing needs with practical, achievable solutions developed by groups of committed libraries.
Working Together
Individual libraries can multiply their influence by working collaboratively with their peers. By negotiating on behalf of groups of libraries, the Alliance influences publishers, vendors, and software providers to provide lower costs and better functionality.
Software and Infrastructure Solutions
At the core of many of the Alliance's services are software products designed, enhanced, or maintained by the Alliance. We offer hosting for open-source software on locally managed infrastructure so our members can focus on content and services to their customers.
Staying Current
The Alliance offers conferences, vendor presentations, and round tables to help members stay current with developing trends. Examples of past programs include:
- Copyright and fair use
- Discovery interfaces
- Digital preservation and data curation
- Library assessments and metrics
- Presentations and workshops from vendors such as Credo Literati, ArtStor, BiblioBoard, and Springer.
Programs & Services
Expand your library's resources with customized software products and collaborative purchasing power.
Give your patrons direct access to request more than 30 million books, magazines, CDs, and DVDs held by Prospector member libraries.
Join with Alliance members and non-members to receive group purchasing discounts on databases, journals, e-books, and more.
Learn how we work with our members to make long-term retention commitments on selected print holdings
Gold Rush E-Resource Management
Manage e-resource subscriptions and provide seamless access to electronic journals and databases.