University of Delaware
The University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press seeks a service-oriented librarian with knowledge of collection analysis tools to lead the Acquisitions Unit within the Collections, Acquisitions, and Resource Sharing Department.
The Coordinator provides fiscal oversight for the library collections budget and works in collaboration with their colleagues to assess data related to library materials to grow and diversify the collection.
We welcome applications from early-career librarians with an interest in working closely with and learning from colleagues in collection management, electronic resources management, cataloging and metadata, and resource sharing.
For more information or to apply:
https://careers.udel.edu/cw/en-us/job/500444/coordinator-acquisitions-services-library-museums-and-press
Major responsibilities include:
Provide day-to-day oversight of the operations of the Acquisitions Unit in conjunction with Library goals and projects. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate the team of non-exempt staff members. Collaborate with unit staff to develop and maintain efficient workflows, and to develop and plan long- and short-term goals for the unit.
Establish a program for collecting, assessing, and reporting data on Library acquisitions and collections, both physical and electronic. Make recommendations to the Head, Collections, Acquisitions, and Resource Sharing about collection management decisions.
Collaborate with liaisons to analyze the Library’s collections, particularly through the lens of the organization’s anti-racism and equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, to identify areas with potential for growth. Develop relationships with subject liaisons to support acquisitions activities.
Create and update policies and procedures for acquisitions in conjunction with the Head, Collections, Acquisitions, and Resource Sharing and Head, Cataloging and Metadata, to ensure alignment with current best practices in the field.
Monitor Library materials budget spending in collaboration with the department head and AUL, working with colleagues to ensure effective stewardship of the collections budget.
Manage the reconciliation of Library internal payment records with University records on a regular basis.
Resolve complex payment, access, and receipt issues with vendors or payees.
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and work closely with them to promptly resolve problems. Collaborate with print, electronic, media, and system vendors to make the best use of Library resources and vendor services.
Foster an environment of collegiality and teamwork for unit staff, cultivating a respectful and inclusive work environment that empowers staff and values input from all employees.
Demonstrate commitment to active professional development for self and team to maintain currency on trends related to university needs, technology, and library services.
To apply for this job please visit careers.udel.edu.