"Librarian, Acquisitions"

Job Details

Job Title: Librarian, Acquisitions

FLSA Status: Exempt

Posted Salary Range: Commensurate w/Experience

Employment Status: Full Time

Department: University Libraries

Job Summary:

The incumbent oversees all activities in the Acquisitions Department, including planning and coordination of collection development, in collaboration with university faculty; He/she evaluates and analyzes all library collections and cooperates as a team member in performing duties essential to the achievement of efficient library operations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of University and State purchasing and accounting regulations particularly in regard to the acquisition of library resources
• Knowledge of emerging trends and best practices in academic librarianship, instructional design, and outcomes-based assessment practices
• Knowledge of library policies and procedures
• Knowledge of University and State purchasing and accounting regulations, particularly in regard to the acquisitions of library resources
• Ability to use MS Office Products, including Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
• Effective communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
• Ability to plan, schedule and organize work
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks concurrently

Essential Job Functions:

• Manages and supervises the day-to-day activities of the acquisitions department, to include ordering, receiving and maintaining the list of available resources
• Develops and formulates rules and regulations, adhering to high quality standards that ensure smooth flow of the acquisition department
• Implements strategies to ensure professional development
• Manages expenditures and plans budgets
• Interviews, recruits and recommends hiring of acquisition staff members, trains staff
• Organizes, manages and delegates the workload ensuring that the goals and objectives of the University are achieved
• Works closely with librarians with acquisition of materials to support the University curriculum

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited school
• Two (2) years’ experience providing library instruction
• Three (3) years’ professional experience in the field of Library and Information Science
• Demonstrated experience using current educational technologies and multimedia tools to deliver or enhance teaching, learning, and/or user services in both physical and online environments

Licensing and Certifications: N/A

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas: No

Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds: Daily

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds: Frequently

Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds: Occasionally

Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds: Not Required

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds: Not Required

Travel: Occasionally

Extended Work Hours: Frequently

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Lorman

Open Date: 09/16/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes