Serials & Acquisitions Librarian Job at Radford University in Radford

Overview

Title: Serials & Acquisitions Librarian

Application Review Date: September 17, 2025

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Radford University Libraries seeks a collaborative, service-oriented librarian to procure and enable discovery and access of journals and databases towards fostering inclusive learning and student success. Reporting to the Head of Collection and Technical Services, the position ensures fiscal responsibility for over $1,000,000; manages the daily invoicing, ordering, cancellations, holdings, and rights management for all subscriptions; has oversight over monographic acquisitions; and participates in electronic resources troubleshooting. The Serials & Acquisitions Librarian cooperates with others in the department and works closely with vendors and Radford University faculty and staff. This is a twelve-month, non-tenured professional faculty position with a starting rank based on experience and qualifications. It includes responsibilities for collection development, university service, and professional contributions.

This position works extensively on OCLC's WorldShare Management Services library services platform, in eVA (Virginia's eProcurement Marketplace), and with MS Excel spreadsheets. This is a great position for a librarian who likes working with people, puzzles, numbers, and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Procure and enable discovery and access of journals and databases to support inclusive learning and student success.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility for subscriptions (over $1,000,000): daily invoicing, ordering, cancellations, holdings, and rights management.
• Oversee monographic acquisitions.
• Participate in electronic resources troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with department colleagues and work closely with vendors, faculty, and staff.
• Contribute to collection development, university service, and professional contributions as a twelve-month, non-tenured professional faculty member.
• Utilize OCLC WorldShare Management Services, Virginia eProcurement Marketplace (eVA), and MS Excel in daily workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an American Library Association-accredited program.
• Effective oral and written communication skills through a variety of communication methods.
• Evidence of being able to develop and maintain successful professional interpersonal relationships.
• Experience working with financial or other numerical data.
• Ability to adapt rapidly to changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with subscriptions.
• Experience managing electronic journal or database holdings.
• Experience working in library acquisitions or cataloging.
• Knowledge of MARC and RDA.
• Bookkeeping experience.
• Customer service experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Required documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. CV or Resume
3. List of 3 or More References
4. Transcripts-Grad Level

Employment Conditions

• Is this position Grant Funded: No
• Is this position restricted: No
• Is this position eligible for telework: Yes
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Months per Year: 12
• Statement of Economic Interest Required: No
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Work Classification: Administrative & Professional Faculty
• Normal Work Schedule:
• Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer
• Department: Library
• Salary: $54,533-$68,174

Department Contacts

Department Contact Name: Summer Young

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-5471

Department Contact Email: sryoung3@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

Equal Opportunity Statement: Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.