Acquisitions Librarian
Job Location:
Daytona Beach, FL - USA
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Job Summary
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) invites applications for the position of Acquisitions Librarian to join the Hunt Library. This position is responsible for the acquisition and delivery of print books single-title ebooks print and electronic journals media and other library materials while supporting the librarys collection management program. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director for Collection Strategy & Technical Services the Acquisitions Librarian supervises one staff member and collaborates with colleagues across departments and campuses to support the timely and effective acquisition of library resources.
The successful candidate will join the Hunt Library () serving the Daytona Beach Prescott and Worldwide campuses. This position is based on the Daytona Beach campus and works regular business hours. Hunt Library is committed to fostering an inclusive equitable workplace and a collegial culture of belonging for our employees and students. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Coordinate and manage the acquisition of print books single-title ebooks print and electronic journals media and other library materials.
Manage firm orders approval plans standing orders and associated acquisitions workflows.
Plan coordinate and continuously improve acquisitions workflows for ordering receiving invoicing and vendor management.
Monitor acquisitions expenditures reconcile financial activity across Alma vendor ordering platforms and Workday and support budget planning and collection development.
Supervise the Acquisitions Technician including assigning work training workflow development and performance management.
Collaborate with the Electronic Resources Unit Cataloging and Metadata Unit Access Services Research and Instruction and Hazy Library colleagues to support coordinated collection strategies and seamless acquisitions workflows.
Develop reports and data analyses to support collection assessment budget management and annual library statistical reporting.
Participate in library committees professional development and other initiatives that support the library and university mission.
About us
For over 100 years Embry-Riddle has been the worlds leading aviation and aerospace university educating more than 30000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach Florida and Prescott Arizona as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165000 alumni around the world our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace aviation defense and technology industries.
Today our faculty researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation space artificial intelligence cybersecurity autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders government agencies and innovators they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.
Whether you are an educator researcher administrator technologist or industry professional your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery purpose and excellenceand help shape the future of aerospace.
Generous Time Off:Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. Youll also receive 9 paid holidays including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Years Day.
Tuition Coverage:Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
Retirement Contributions:ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution with no vesting period.
Personal Leave:Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.
Qualifications
Education
Masters degree required.
Masters degree in Library Science or Information Studies from an ALA-accredited program.
Required Experience
Academic library experience.
Minimum 1 year of professional experience in one or more of the following:
Library acquisitions
Collection development
Ordering and invoicing
Vendor relations
Related technical services functions
13 years of work-related experience in Library Collection Management.
Required Skills & Knowledge
Experience with or demonstrated ability to learn library management systems and automated acquisitions workflows.
Knowledge of current and emerging issues trends workflows business models and best practices in library acquisitions.
Ability to work effectively in a diverse environment and interact with individuals from different backgrounds.
Excellent oral written interpersonal and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365 particularly Excel.
Additional/Preferred Experience
Experience with library management systems such as Ex Libris Alma.
Experience with vendor ordering platforms such as EBSCONET Rialto or GOBI.
Experience coordinating projects workflows or staff.
Experience with collection development or acquisitions budgeting.
To submit your application for this opportunity please visit theEmbry-Riddle Career Siteand search for requisition number R311927. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
Cover letter
Resume
Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)
Current Embry-Riddle employees:Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty staff and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment advancement compensation training and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions including hiring promotions compensation and other terms of employment based on individual merit qualifications and abilities. Embry-Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry-Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability veteran status predisposing genetic characteristics age religion or pregnancy status or any other status protected by federal state or local law in its employment educational programs admissions policies financial aid or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information please visit ourwebsite.
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About Company
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an independent, culturally diverse institution providing quality education and research in aviation, aerospace, engineering, and other related fields with residential campuses located in Daytona Beach, Florida and Prescott, Arizona. The Universi ... View more
