Acquisitions Librarian; Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian Job at Inside

Overview

Acquisitions Librarian; Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian role at Inside Higher Ed (Miami University Libraries). The position supports the Access and Borrow Department with a focus on acquisitions workflows, budgeting, licensing, and vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a $4 million acquisitions budget and oversee purchasing and licensing for physical and electronic formats.
• Collaborate with subject librarians to purchase or replace materials and participate in the collections management committee.
• Oversee acquisitions accounting and budgeting, including fiscal records maintenance and audit requirements.
• Create and maintain departmental documentation of policies, procedures, and operational materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, including serving as administrator for GOBI and other vendor platforms.
• Review and negotiate new license agreements in collaboration with campus partners.
• Contribute to ongoing integration of departmental staff through training on acquisitions-related aspects, data analysis, and automation.
• Maintain and enhance professional skills through regular professional development activities and pursue an active career path in academic librarianship.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited Library and Information Science Program, or international equivalent.
• Appointment as Associate Librarian requires an established record of service and scholarship as described in the requirements.
• Consideration may be given to candidates with experience in acquisitions, license negotiations, electronic resources, and/or technical services in academic institutions.
• Experience with Ex Libris Alma and EBSCO Holdings Management; experience with acquisitions in a consortial environment is preferred.

Required Application Documents

• Submit cover letter and curriculum vitae.
• Inquiries may be directed to Alea Henle at henlear@miamioh.edu.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free. This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote work for eligible positions is not guaranteed and may be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason. Reasonable accommodations for disabilities should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

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