Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Resource Acquisitions Lead (4445C), Library Administ

Overview

Resource Acquisitions Lead (4445C), Library Administration – 80978. This role drives the efficient acquisition of scholarly resources, managing the complete lifecycle for one-time purchases of diverse formats (print, eBooks, and physical materials). The incumbent serves as the primary liaison with vendors, handles complex issues in the acquisitions pipeline, and provides high-level operational and analytical support to the Head of Acquisitions.

UC Berkeley Library’s Acquisition Department manages serials check-in, ordering, receiving, and invoicing for materials across campus libraries (excluding Bancroft Library and the C.V. Starr East Asian Library).

Responsibilities

• Technical Operations: Independently manages ordering processes using Alma and vendor systems; places orders for one-time purchases through multiple channels; reviews and selects print monographs, eBooks, and music scores from various vendor platforms.
• Handles receiving and invoicing for print materials from approval plans and firm orders.
• Manages technical data processes including FTP downloads of vendor records, verifies accuracy, and imports into Alma.
• Oversees the processing workflow for incoming materials (shelf-ready and non-shelf-ready); coordinates distribution of materials after acquisition.

• Leadership: Works closely with the Head of Acquisitions; leads career staff and student employees in one-time acquisitions; provides direction on complex acquisitions matters; trains staff and students in acquisitions functions (ordering, receiving, invoicing); supervises student employees who handle routine tasks.

• Process Improvement/Project Management: Analyzes unit workflow and identifies areas needing improvement; initiates and plans special projects to address workflow needs.

• Communication/Documentation: Communicates and collaborates with librarians, selectors, and other staff to establish acquisition/processing procedures; documents acquisition arrangements and procedures; revises and updates documentation for ordering, receiving, and invoicing.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: Experience or training in research library acquisitions or technical services including ordering, receiving, and invoicing.
• Experience with MARC records, reading/interpreting OCLC and local technical services documentation, and Alma.
• Problem solving ability; excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Windows, MS Office, FTP, and Google Workspace.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; initiative and flexibility; ability to build cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to handle materials, order requests, and invoices in non-English/other Roman script languages as needed.
• Minimum associate’s degree in library information technology and/or equivalent training/experience.

• Preferred: Monograph and serial ordering and invoicing experience; familiarity with the acquisitions module of an integrated library system; experience with book and serials vendor online ordering systems; out-of-print book trade experience; reading knowledge of non-Roman languages (e.g., Arabic, Armenian, Hebrew, Persian, Slavic/Eastern European); bachelor’s degree in related area or equivalent experience.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. The budgeted annual salary range is $75,648.50 (Step 1) – $86,898.31 (Step 8). This is an exempt, monthly-paid position.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

This position is governed by the Clerical & Allied Services Unit (CX) agreement between the University of California and Teamsters Local 2010. This is not a visa opportunity. Misconduct Disclosure requirements and UC EEO policies apply. See the full details in the posting for references.