Library Acquisitions and Collections Coordinator
Library Acquisitions and Collections Coordinator
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Job Description
ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.
B. Prepare acquisition requests for materials to be ordered and received
C. Manage gifts including books periodicals etc.
A. Supervision of activities and technical services for acquisitions of books serials and standing orders
1. Identifies and processes requested books standing orders and other collection materials for library acquisition using vendor systems e-commerce sites (Amazon etc.) and bibliographic databases verifies accuracy of data monitors requests for duplicates and places orders through a variety of channels.
2. Communicates with publishers vendors and staff regarding order status. Track changes in content cost and approval status for new and renewal orders. Troubleshoot and support order issues with vendors.
3. Process and maintain accurate records of periodicals in SIRSI Workflows
4. Monitors materials budgets and reports on expenditures and acquisitions.
B. Prepare acquisition requests for materials to be ordered and received
1. Prepare and send allocation letters to ACU academic departments soliciting requests and process orders received from librarians.
2. Search SIRSI Workflows WorldCat and OCLC Connexion to select and download correct bibliographic records for items ordered.
3. Place orders using ACU purchasing card.
4. Receive and record library materials in SIRSI Workflows.
5. Occasionally prepare periodicals for commercial bindery and receive when completed.
6. Help train and manage student staff.
C. Manage gifts including books periodicals etc.
1. Take care of paperwork for receipt of gifts including receipt forms and communicate with donors.
2. Train and manage student staff in sorting gift items.
3. Notify librarians when gift items are ready to be examined and considered for adding
Skills
Basic computer skills
MS Office applications
Google Suite specifically Google Drive Docs and Sheets
Time and people management skills
Public service skills
Training Modules Required
Online catalog systems
OCLC
SIRSI Serials Modules
Professional
Bachelors Degree desired but not required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills
Personal
Good decision-making ability
Professional demeanor
Self-motivated and able to initiate
Willingness to adapt to change and learn new skills
Lifting (15-20lbs.); pushing loaded book trucks
Frequent bending reaching kneeling stooping and walking
Sitting at a computer for long periods
Able to manage stress and many distractions
ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color age sex disability genetic information national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in keeping with applicable state and federal law.
ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the universitys financial and physical assets. Therefore Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
