Serials & Acquisitions Librarian
Serials & Acquisitions Librarian
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$ 54533 - 68174
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Job Description
Title: Serials & Acquisitions Librarian
Application Review Date:September 17 2025
Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus
Job Description
Radford University Libraries seeks a collaborative service-oriented librarian to procure and enable discovery and access of journals and databases towards fostering inclusive learning and student success. Reporting to the Head of Collection and Technical Services the position ensures fiscal responsibility for over $1000000; manages the daily invoicing ordering cancelations holdings and rights management for all subscriptions; has oversight over monographic acquisitions; and participates in electronic resources troubleshooting. The Serials & Acquisitions Librarian cooperates with others in the department and works closely with vendors and Radford University faculty and staff. This is a twelve-month non-tenured professional faculty position with a starting rank based on experience and qualifications. It includes responsibilities for collection development university service and professional contributions.
This position works extensively on OCLCs WorldShare Management Services library services platform in eVA (Virginias eProcurement Marketplace) and with MS Excel spreadsheets. This is a great position for a librarian who likes working with people puzzles numbers and spreadsheets.
Required Qualifications
Masters degree from an American Library Association-accredited program.
Effective oral and written communication skills through a variety of communication methods.
Evidence of being able to develop and maintain successful professional interpersonal relationships.
Experience working with financial or other numerical data.
Ability to adapt rapidly to changing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with subscriptions.
Experience managing electronic journal or database holdings.
Experience working in library acquisitions or cataloging.
Knowledge of MARC and RDA.
Bookkeeping experience.
Customer service experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Required documents:
1. Cover Letter
2. CV or Resume
3. List of 3 or More References
4. Transcripts-Grad Level
Employment Conditions:
Is this position Grant Funded:No
Is this position restricted:No
Is this position eligible for telework:Yes
Hours Per Week:40
Months per Year:12
Statement of Economic Interest Required:No
FLSA Status:Exempt
Work Classification:Administrative & Professional Faculty
Normal Work Schedule:
Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer
Department: Library
Salary:$54533-$68174
Department Contact Name: Summer Young
Department Contact Phone:
Department Contact Email:
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race color sex sexual orientation disability age veteran status national origin religion or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs activities admission or employment practices.
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the universitys policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883 Radford VA 24142.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.
Criminal Background Check Statement
Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees students volunteers and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.
Employment Type
Full Time
