Resource Acquisitions Assistant- O’Neill and Bapst Libraries, Boston College, Boston, MA
Posted January 5, 2022
Description:
We are seeking an experienced paraprofessional to join the acquisitions team for Boston College Libraries. The Resource Acquisitions Assistant will share responsibility for ordering and
invoicing of over $1.2 million of monographic collections budget annually. Commitment to excellent customer service and superior attention to detail is necessary for a successful performance of these duties:
● Place orders with appropriate vendors for monographic acquisitions, according to established guidelines
● Use an integrated library system (Alma) to maintain records relating to: orders, vendors, and inventory
● Manage activation and troubleshoot access issues for electronic book orders.
● Troubleshooting and resolving order and/or invoicing questions and problems.
● Assist in the resolution of bibliographic, holdings, and receipt problems, working closely with catalogers and other library staff
● Receive new material in Alma, routing it to appropriate departments for additional processing
● Contribute to the unit’s goals by completing special projects as needed
● Develop and foster good working relationships with vendors, sales representatives, Library selectors, and other University staff
Requirements
● Post-secondary education preferred
● Two to five years academic library experience in technical services areas, academic library preferred
● Demonstrated commitment to customer service, including initiatives and follow-through
● Experience with integrated library systems, Alma preferred
● Knowledge of MS Excel and spreadsheet management.
● Knowledge of OCLC, Library ILS and accounting systems, PeopleSpft preferred.
● Experience searching monographic and serial vendor databases.
● Ability to interpret MARC bibliographic and holdings records and cataloging data.
● Experience communicating with vendors with appropriate follow-up.
● Demonstrated willingness and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
● Effective verbal and written communication skills.
● Computer literacy; comfort with rapidly changing technologies.
Note: We expect all staff to learn and grow in their jobs, therefore applicants who do not meet all of the preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
To view the full position description and apply, visit: https://bc.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/5688?c=bc