Acquisitions Librarian, University of Georgia, (Athens, GA)

Posted March 18, 2025

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Collections for Acquisitions and Licensing, the Acquisitions Librarian
plays a key leadership role in shaping and overseeing the Libraries’ acquisitions strategy for purchased and licensed content. This position is responsible for streamlining resource procurement processes, assisting in managing the collections budget, and supporting collection development to align with the Libraries’ goals. The Acquisitions Librarian also fosters strong vendor relationships, addresses order and payment issues, and ensures effective collaboration across departments. Additionally, the role includes staff leadership, including hiring, training, and performance management of a small staff, while contributing to library-wide planning, governance, and ongoing professional development.

Position Duties:

• Leads and manages acquisitions activities within the Libraries, overseeing the procurement of
  materials in various formats, such as print and digital books, monographic series, streaming video, and other resources.
• Designs and implements effective workflows incorporating current technologies and standards.
• Applies knowledge of professional best practices while staying current with trends in acquisitions, scholarly publishing, and academic librarianship, adapting strategies as needed.
• Supports collections budget management by maintaining accurate acquisitions data and ensuring
  responsible resource stewardship. Assists with fiscal transactions related to the budget and develops
  expenditure data to inform collection development decisions.
• Provides expertise and support for initiatives and projects within Collections department and the Libraries as needed.
• In collaboration with Department leadership, hire, train, and evaluates employees, while coordinating
  workflows and ensuring clarity of responsibilities. Sets performance goals aligned with Library objectives and communicates them effectively. Develops training workshops on acquisitions processes for team members and other library staff.
• Collaborates with vendors and publishers to negotiate favorable pricing for acquisitions and fosters strong working relationships. Resolves issues related to orders, receiving, and payments with vendors.
• Works closely and collaboratively with Collections Coordinators, User Services, Cataloging, Discovery and Digital Services, the Special Collections Library, and other library departments, demonstrating
  flexibility and cooperation.
• Engages in library-wide planning and governance, contributing effectively to a collaborative decision-making environment.
• Pursues research and scholarly endeavors to advance knowledge and contribute to the field.
• Participates in relevant local, national and state-wide professional organizations.

Qualifications:

• An ALA-accredited Master’s in Library and Information Science or relevant terminal degree

How to Apply:

Applicants should attach a 1-2 page letter of interest, a complete CV, and the names, titles, and contact information of three professional references. The University of Georgia Libraries wish to emphasize that preferred qualifications are not required and we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop preferred knowledge, skills and abilities. Applicants are encouraged to communicate the ways in which their work meets required or preferred qualifications in ways that may not be obvious. Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials by April 7, 2025, however, the position will remain open until filled.

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