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The Acquisitions Librarian will play a crucial role in managing the licensing of electronic information resources and coordinating acquisitions workflows at Argonne National Laboratory. This position requires a strong understanding of library acquisitions, cataloging workflows, and procurement processes.

• Licensing and Acquisitions
  • Evaluate, order, and coordinate payment for library content subscriptions and print materials in compliance with procurement policies.
  • Review and manage content licenses to ensure they meet user needs and organizational standards.
  • Actively contribute to the development of collection policies.
  • Provide guidance on copyright, reuse permissions, article processing charges, transformative agreements, and publication strategies.
• Vendor Relations
  • Liaise with vendors to ensure subscription content meets current needs.
  • Conduct market analysis to identify new products and services for the library.
  • Participate in evaluating vendors and identifying group purchasing opportunities.
• Financial Reporting
  • Prepare budget reports for library acquisitions and article processing charges.
  • Develop expenditure forecasts based on historical data and industry trends.
  • Respond to internal financial audit requests.
  Requirements
  • To perform the essential functions of this position, successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.
  • Knowledge of publishing industry license agreements, library acquisitions, cataloging workflows, and procurement processes.
  • Experience in vendor relationship management and negotiation.
  • Skills to manage program and project budgets effectively.
  • Professional communication skills for engaging with colleagues from varied functional backgrounds, particularly in customer service settings.
  • Ability to lift cartons of materials up to 50 pounds and push heavy rolling carts.
  • Work in a hybrid environment with two or more days on-site in a laboratory setting; with the ability to work fully onsite if preferred by the applicant.
  • Experience in Ex Libris Alma LMS is preferred.
  Job Family

Professional Administrative (PA)

Library and Information Services-Technical 2

Regular

Full time

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