Job description
Job Number: JR102801
Remote Type: Hybrid
Job Title
Acquisitions Librarian; Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian
Department
Access and Borrow Department
Worker Type
Regular
Pay Type
Salary
Position Salary Minimum
Assistant: $62,000 / Associate: $68,000
Position Salary Maximum
Assistant: $68,000 / Associate $72,000
Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Benefit Eligible
Yes
Job Description Summary
Miami University Libraries seeks an Acquisitions Librarian; Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian who is flexible, forward-thinking, and detail-oriented for the Access and Borrow Department. The successful candidate will manage a $4 million acquisitions budget and oversee purchasing and licensing physical and electronic formats. Working in a team environment, the Acquisitions Librarian will serve as an active member with other parties (library, university) to support library collections. The position carries responsibilities for scholarly activities and professional service for promotion and continuing contract.
Job Description
The Acquisitions Librarian manages and ensures efficient and effective workflows for acquiring materials, including gifts program; Works with subject librarians to purchase and/or replace appropriate materials and serves on collections management committee; Oversees acquisitions accounting and budgeting including fiscal records maintenance and audit requirements; Creates and maintains departmental documentation of policies, procedures, and operational materials; Builds and maintains relationships with vendors including serving as administrator for GOBI and other vendor platforms; Reviews and negotiates new license agreements in collaboration with campus partners; Contributes to ongoing integration of departmental staff through training on acquisitions-related aspects, data analysis, and/or automation; Maintains and enhances professional skills through regular and meaningful professional development activities; pursues an active career path contributing to the field of academic librarianship; and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree from an ALA-accredited Library and Information Science Program, or international equivalent; Appointment as Associate Librarian requires an established record of service and scholarship as described in the requirements.
Consideration may be given to candidates with experience with acquisitions, license negotiations, electronic resources, and/or technical services in academic institutions; Experience with Ex Libris’s Alma, Ebsco Holdings Management; Experience with acquisitions in a consortial environment.
How to apply
Required Application Documents
Submit cover letter and curriculum vitae. Inquiries may be directed to Alea Henle at [email protected].
Special Instructions (if applicable)
None
Additional Information
A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.
Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [email protected] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.
Miami University Values Statement
Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.
For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [email protected] or 513-529-3560.
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