Acquisitions Coordinator, Bennington College, Bennington, VT
Posted June 1, 2015
Bennington College seeks a service-oriented Acquisitions Coordinator for Crossett Library. The successful candidate will join a dedicated and collaborative staff of 8 committed to providing exemplary library service and resources.
Reporting to the Collection Services Librarian, the successful candidate will assist with the coordination of library acquisitions, cataloging, and administrative services. The position will procure library materials through domestic and international vendors in a timely manner at a competitive price and maintain related records to ensure timely receipt and notification updates to requestors; provide cataloging support for collection services through the searching, editing and importing of records for library acquisitions and gifts as well as updating and editing existing library items records in the library system. Additional duties include: coordinating and maintaining records of donated material to the library; maintaining records of supply ordering/expenditures; creating displays coordinated with campus speaker series and events; conducting stack maintenance including inventory, shelf reading and shelving as needed.
The position requires strong organization skills, a keen attention to detail, proficient technology skills, and the ability to manage time and projects effectively. Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience providing exemplary customer service is required. The ideal candidate will also have a personal interest in books, reading, technology and other library related topics. Library experience is preferred. A bachelor’s degree is desirable.