Acquisitions Librarian

 

General Description/Primary Purpose:

The Department of Resource Acquisition and Discovery, in the Thomas G. Carpenter Library at the University of North Florida, located in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a 12-month, non-tenure earning, Acquisitions Librarian. This position will report to the Head of Resource Acquisition and Discovery, Rebecca Harrington. Position responsibilities include responsibility for managing the daily workflow for processes related to the selection, acquisition, and data entry of purchased and licensed content. Resolves issues that impact or arise from vendors or other university units. Oversees the compilation of acquisitions statistics and collaborates with the Head of Resource Acquisition and Discovery and the Library Business Operations Manager to provide up-to-date information on resource allocations, the status of orders, and payments. Works collegially with faculty across the University’s academic disciplines, as well as with the librarians, to acquire library resources that are adequate and appropriate to support courses and programs offered as well as for its user community to conduct research. Manages the expenditure of material funds allocations within constraints of an approved budget.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee daily acquisitions operation, including coordination of workflow related to ordering, receiving, and claiming library materials; tracks expenditures and purchase orders as needed
• Document and train others as needed in use of vendor and library systems to acquire or deselect information resources
• Select and deselect information resources for the general collection, based on current and proposed academic curricula and discipline needs and practices. Collaborates with faculty and coordinates collection development internally with librarians
• Monitor the collection budget, including assisting with reconciling campus accounting with internal library accounting
• Work on accreditation/program review and statistical reports for college/departmental accreditation or review visits
• Ensure good working relationships with Accounts Payable and address internal and external accounting issues as needed
• Address vendor issues involving orders, receipts, and/or payments
• Prepare budgetary reports on expenditures
• Monitor usage statistics and financial information to identify trends and inform resource management decisions
• Implement and utilize title selection and acquisition tools and software
• Participate in formulating departmental procedures; maintains and updates acquisition procedures
• Serve as library liaison for assigned academic department(s)
• Contributes to overall collection development through participation in the evaluation and development of the collection and in the review and selection of library resources as appropriate

Other Job Accountabilities:

• Participate in the planning and policy making bodies of the library and University as appropriate
• Serve on library, University, and statewide committees or project teams as appropriate
• Maintain awareness of current campus issues and developments in library and information science
• Participate in training and professional development activities
• Participate in library-wide activities and/or special projects as appropriate in consultation with supervisor

Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on January 18, 2025.

Working Hours: Varies

Supervision Exercised: Yes

About the Department: The Acquisition unit manages the daily workflow for processes related to the selection, acquisition, and data entry of purchased and licensed content for the university library.

For more information about the department of Resource Acquisition and Discovery at the Thomas G. Carpenter Library, visit: https://www.unf.edu/library/index.html 

Required Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in library, Information Sciences, or directly related area of specialization.
• A minimum of one-year experience in acquisition or any equivalent combination of Experience/training/coursework that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Preferred Qualifications / Skills:

• Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Clear and effective oral and written communication
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to learn intra-organization software systems
• Demonstrated attentiveness to details

• Experience with collection development activities in academic libraries
• Knowledge of publishing industry license agreements, library acquisitions, cataloging workflows, and procurement processes
• Experience in Ex Libris Alma ILS
• Demonstrated familiarity with COUNTER and other electronic resources usage metrics

Required Licensure: NA

Additional Application Materials Required:

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents and information:

· Cover letter

· Current curriculum vitae

· Unofficial transcripts

· Names, phone numbers, and email address of three professional references

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Additional Requirements:

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.

· Passport (all pages including blank pages) and

· Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on November 18, 2024.

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled

How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required documents and reference information.

 

Department

Library, Resource Acquisition & Discovery

Compensation

Equal Opportunity

In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion.

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.