Librarian, Acquisitions Job at Inside Higher Ed in Lorman

Overview

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Job Summary: The incumbent oversees all activities in the Acquisitions Department, including planning and coordination of collection development, in collaboration with university faculty; He/she evaluates and analyzes all library collections and cooperates as a team member in performing duties essential to the achievement of efficient library operations.

Job Title: Librarian, Acquisitions

FLSA Status: Exempt

Posted Salary Range: Commensurate w/Experience

Employment Status: Full Time

Department: University Libraries

Responsibilities

• Manages and supervises the day-to-day activities of the acquisitions department, to include ordering, receiving and maintaining the list of available resources
• Develops and formulates rules and regulations, adhering to high quality standards that ensure smooth flow of the acquisition department
• Implements strategies to ensure professional development
• Manages expenditures and plans budgets
• Interviews, recruits and recommends hiring of acquisition staff members, trains staff
• Organizes, manages and delegates the workload ensuring that the goals and objectives of the University are achieved
• Works closely with librarians with acquisition of materials to support the University curriculum

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of University and State purchasing and accounting regulations particularly in regard to the acquisition of library resources
• Knowledge of emerging trends and best practices in academic librarianship, instructional design, and outcomes-based assessment practices
• Knowledge of library policies and procedures
• Knowledge of University and State purchasing and accounting regulations, particularly in regard to the acquisitions of library resources
• Ability to use MS Office Products, including Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
• Effective communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
• Ability to plan, schedule and organize work
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks concurrently

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited school
• Two (2) years’ experience providing library instruction
• Three (3) years’ professional experience in the field of Library and Information Science
• Demonstrated experience using current educational technologies and multimedia tools to deliver or enhance teaching, learning, and/or user services in both physical and online environments

Licensing And Certifications

N/A

Work Environment

• Work in Noisy (above 85 Decibels) Areas: No
• Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 Pounds: Daily
• Light Work - Exerting Up To 20 Pounds: Frequently
• Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 Pounds: Occasionally
• Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 Pounds: Not Required
• Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds: Not Required
• Travel: Occasionally
• Extended Work Hours: Frequently

Location and Status

Location: Lorman

Open Date: 09/16/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Equal Opportunity

Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.