Acquisitions and Serials Coordinator, Robert H. Goddard Library, Clark University, Worcester MA

Clark University is seeking a highly motivated, detail- and service-oriented individual who will oversee our Library’s acquisitions and the staff and workflows of this unit. S/he will be responsible for recording and reporting on all related financial activities. S/he will need to be creative and progressive in thinking about how we acquire and deliver content given changes in scholarly communications. This position reports to the Head of Collections Management.

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:   overall coordinating and managing of the acquisitions of library resources in all formats; supervising daily operations of acquisitions and serials staff; compiling, monitoring, managing, reviewing, analyzing, and reporting the expenditures and financial reporting for the Library acquisitions budget of over $1.5 million; processing invoices and resolving problems with outstanding orders and bills; reconciling acquisitions funds with university budget lines; serving as the primary vendor contact for these activities.  Liaisons with academic department staff and faculty.  May also carry additional responsibilities in reference and collections services.

Requirements include:  ALA accredited master’s degree; minimum of one year of library experience with acquisitions or similar purchasing duties in a business environment; knowledge of accounting principles with respect to library acquisitions, including fund accounting; excellent organizational skills and an ability to manage time and set priorities; effective analytical, oral, written, and interpersonal skills; well-organized and detail-oriented;

Preferred qualifications include: previous supervisory and academic library experience; experience compiling and reviewing acquisitions data for decision-making; proficiency using an integrated library system (Voyager highly preferred), particularly the Acquisitions module, especially the ledgers section; experience with bibliographic utilities, such as OCLC and YBP’s Gobi; demonstrated strong technology and troubleshooting skills; ability to both to collaborate and to work independently.

 

Please e-mail cover letter and resume to: <[email protected]> or mail to Human Resources Office, Clark University, 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610.

 

Review of  applications will begin immediately  and will continue until the position is filled.