Salah McKloskey he/him , Collection Development Librarian

Collection Development Librarian

Collection Development and Strategies Department


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Role in the Library

Salah works with students and faculty at all stages of the research process and at any subject level. Areas of interest include computer science, engineering, environmental sciences, geography and GIS, mathematics, physics & astronomy, music & recording arts. My passion is emerging technologies, popular culture in media, immigration &citizenship, comicbooks, environmental sustainability, and data & information.

More About

My journey in libraries has given me a well-rounded perspective across archives, international education, public library outreach, and academic collection development. I got my start with archival and data internships at the National Archives and the Smithsonian Institution, where I worked with government records and cultural preservation data. After completing my Master of Library Science, I spent time as a librarian and teacher at the International School Malaysia, managing digital resources and supporting student learning.  

In Colorado, I served as an outreach librarian with the High Plains Library District, focusing on mobile library services, digital literacy, and community partnerships for rural and under-served populations. Today, I am a collection development and government documents librarian at Auraria Library, supporting students and faculty across CU Denver, MSU Denver, and the Community College of Denver. In this role, I manage STEM and arts collections, oversee federal depository compliance, and work with our collections budget and analytics tools to keep resources accessible and sustainable. 

Outside of my day-to-day library work, I also volunteer with the Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado, tutoring ESL learners and helping community members navigate the U.S. citizenship process.

Professional Affiliations and Service

American Library Association - Member

Colorado Library Association - Member

Society of Scholarly Publications - Member

Asian Pacific American Librarians Association - Mentor

University of Colorado Denver Association of Lecturers and Instructors - Member

Auraria Tri-institutional Accessibility Committee - Member

MSUD 1 Book Common Reading Committee - Member

Education

  • MLS, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS, 2017
  • BS in History, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 2014