Acquisitions and Serials Librarian, River University, (Nashua, NH)
Posted October 3, 2022
Description
The Acquisitions and Serials Librarian will manage and coordinate the acquisition of library materials in print and electronic formats, monitor and manage the budget lines associated with acquisitions, and assist in coordinating overall library budget information. This librarian will manage the library’s serials functions, act as a library liaison to faculty, and provide reference services to students and other library patrons.
Responsibilities
- Perform professional acquisitions functions: Research requests and order materials; retrieve bibliographic records and attach order records as required; encumber and expend funds for materials ordered and received.
- Track expenditures and encumbrances in the acquisitions module and monitor outstanding orders to resolve problems.
- Monitor acquisitions accounts and assist with reconciling acquisitions funds with university budget
lines. - Perform professional serials functions: Manage the library’s print and electronic serials subscription list; ensure adherence to established professional serials standards; perform check-in and stacks maintenance, process automated invoices, and act as liaison with the serials agent.
- Advise management on the mix of electronic and print serials titles for the library collection.
- Provide information to the Library Director and Assistant Director to assist in managing the library’s budget.
- Provide reference desk coverage at the library on a regular basis. Participate in the library instruction program for patrons.
- Act as a subject specialist collection development library liaison for one or more content areas.
- Other duties may include:
- Assist with copy cataloging, processing, discard review and interlibrary loan as needed.
- Assist with library projects such as data cleanup, inventories, faculty events and other programs, and
marketing and outreach.
Qualifications
Required: An MLS from an ALA accredited program or an MLS candidate with relevant library experience. A minimum of one to two years of relevant library experience. Must be self-directed, well-organized, able to meet deadlines and multiple demands. Excellent attention to detail, customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred: Academic library and reference experience. Acquisitions experience or experience with purchasing functions preferred. Accounting/budget management experience.
How to Apply
Apply online at rivier.edu/careers or submit cover letter, resume and the contact information for three professional references to: Office of Human Resources, Rivier University, 420 South Main St., Nashua, NH 03060 Attn: ACQUISITIONS AND SERIALS LIBRARIAN.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to those candidates who apply by Monday, October 17th.