Position Details
Summary
| Operating Title |
Library Acquisitions Manager |
| Long Classification Title |
Library Manager |
| Campus Location |
Plymouth |
| Department |
PSU Library |
| Summary of Position |
The Library Acquisitions Manager will work closely with the Director of Collections & Archivist to manage Library acquisitions processing and accounting operations, catalog library resources in all formats, and supervise the Collections Maintenance Supervisor. |
| Acceptable minimum level of education |
Bachelor's |
| Acceptable minimum years of experience |
2 years |
| Additional Job Information |
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or otherwise closed at the College's discretion.
For full consideration please submit materials by Friday, November 22nd. |
| Posting Number |
PS4959FY25 |
| Other minimum qualifications |
Bachelor's degree and 2 years experience in related library work (acquisitions, cataloging, and/or technical services, etc.) |
| Additional Preferred Qualifications |
- Experience working in a higher education environment
- Experience cataloging library resources
- Familiarity with accounting systems and software
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| Salary Information |
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off. |
| Quicklink for Posting |
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/63873 |
| Percent Time Information (FTE) |
1.00 |
| Grade |
17 |
| EEO Statement |
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status. |
| Institution Information |
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Posting Details
| Posting Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Closing Date |
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| Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? |
No |
| Interested Internal Candidates Exist? |
No |
| Job Category |
Salaried Staff (Exempt) |
| Appointment Type |
Regular |
| If TERM position provide projected end date |
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| Equipment/Instruments |
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| Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply. |
None applicable |
Duties / Responsibilities
Job Duties
| Duty/Responsibility |
Operations Management
Manages acquisitions processing operations. Manage acquisitions ordering and receiving, collection maintenance, and cataloging processes. Provides supervision for Collections Maintenance Supervisor, and delegates additional duties as needed.
Budget Management
Manages the Lamson Library acquisitions budget, including receipt and payment of invoices through UShop, setup and closure of standing orders, budget reconciliation. Adds new vendors to the system as needed. Troubleshoots issues with vendor payments. Prepares reports as needed. Monitor budget expenditures utilizing WebI reports and Excel. Prepares new fiscal year setup, and year end budget close processes in
OCLC WorldShare.
Acquisitions and Receiving
- Responsible for the acquisitions lifecycle, from ordering resources selected by librarians, to receiving and preparing resources for public use, and discards. Places orders and acquires bibliographic records (EOCRs) from monograph vendor (Gobi), following internal accounting procedures. Ensures duplicate orders are avoided. Responsible for physically processing all incoming library materials, from shipping cartons to the shelf, preparing them for public use, following retention guidelines as applicable for certain types of materials. Troubleshoot acquisitions-related problems with vendors. Keeps track of titles requested by specific patrons or for course reserves; places books on hold and notifies patron.
- Coordinates library materials processing procedures for all formats.
- Manages all aspects of dissertations submissions, including acquisitions, original cataloguing, manuscript shipment preparation, and uploads to ProQuest and Summit Institutional
- Repository Cataloging and Bibliographic Control - Performs original and complex cataloging of library materials based on current professional standards using the OCLC WorldShare system and its utilities. Catalogs and assigns call numbers to unique library collections including K-12 Curriculum, audio-visual media, and N.H. government documents. Activates ebooks in WorldShare Collection Manager. Catalogs Plymouth State University dissertations and theses, and special collections materials. Exercises judgment for referring questions to the Collection Access Librarian. Receives and prepares gifts for retention decisions. Leads catalog cleanup projects including discards, long-overdue item management, and false links.
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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
- Resume/Vita
- Cover Letter
- (3) Professional References Contact Info
Optional Documents
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University System of New Hampshire
paid time off
Dec 02, 2024