Librarian, Acquisitions

Librarian, Acquisitions

Exempt

Commensurate with Experience

Full Time

University Libraries

The principal purpose of the Acquisitions Librarian is to select and recommend titles for
purchasing materials to the academic needs of the library users.

• Knowledge of University and State purchasing and accounting regulations particularly in regard to the acquisition of library resources
• Knowledge of emerging trends and best practices in academic librarianship, instructional design, and outcomes-based assessment practices
• Knowledge of library policies and procedures
• Knowledge of University and State purchasing and accounting regulations, particularly in regard to the acquisitions of library resources
• Ability to use MS Office Products, including Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
• Effective communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
• Ability to plan, schedule and organize work
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks concurrently

• Manages and supervises the day-to-day activities of the acquisitions department, to include ordering, receiving and maintaining the list of available resources
• Develops and formulates rules and regulations, adhering to high quality standards that ensure smooth flow of the acquisition department
• Implements strategies to ensure professional development
• Manages expenditures and plans budgets
• Interviews, recruits and recommends hiring of acquisition staff members; trains staff
• Organizes, manages and delegates the work load ensuring that the goals and objectives of the University are achieved
• Works closely with librarians with acquisition of materials to support the University curriculum
• Serves as a consultant for faculty and staff in the acquisitions of departmental resources
• Teaches scheduled classes

• Master’s Degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited school
• Two (2) years’ experience providing library instruction
• Three (3) years’ professional experience in the field of Library and Information Science
• Demonstrated experience using current educational technologies and multimedia tools to deliver or enhance teaching, learning, and/or user services in both physical and online environments

N/A

No

Frequently

Frequently

Occasionally

Not Required

Not Required

Occasionally

Frequently

1

Lorman

07/26/2022

Yes

Alcorn State University

Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Excellent Benefits Package