Elon Uni Careers is hiring: Acquisitions and Electronic Services Librarian in Gr
Elon Uni Careers, Greensboro, NC, United States, 27497
Title: Acquisitions and Electronic Services Librarian
Position Type: Staff Full-Time
Days Per Week: Monday - Friday
Hours Per Week: 40
VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs
Department: Elon University School of Law
Position Summary
The Acquisitions and Electronic Services Librarian is responsible for leading the procurement, licensing, and management of electronic information resources purchased by the law library. This position works with the Associate Dean for Library and Information Services on the library’s budget management, and collaborates with staff librarians for the selection, acquisition, and marketing of print and electronic resources. The librarian will also handle all library invoice payments and procurement activities.
Benefits of Working at Elon
Elon University offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, tuition remission, retirement contributions, health insurance, campus facilities access, and more. Elon values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Minimum Required Education and Experience
Master's degree in Library or Information Services with at least 1 year of relevant experience in technical services, library systems, collection development, or serial acquisitions management. Experience with automated acquisitions or library systems and basic accounting systems is required.
Preferred Education and Experience
Preference for a Master's in Library and/or Information Science, with 2-3 years in an academic law library, electronic resource management experience, budget management skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Candidates currently enrolled in a Master's program may be considered.
Job Duties
- Leading library acquisition functions: ordering, processing payments, contract renewals, record keeping, vendor liaison, and collaboration with faculty and staff.
- Managing and maintaining the law library budget: preparing budget requests, tracking expenditures, processing invoices, and scheduling vendor negotiations.
- Supporting access to electronic materials: working with vendors, IT, and communications to resolve access issues, update website links, and track usage statistics.
- Miscellaneous duties: supporting faculty liaison activities, managing library software access, serving as backup for mail and service desk duties, cross-training, and committee participation.