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Acquisitions Librarian
Millsaps College Library
Jackson, Mississippi
Millsaps College Library seeks an Acquisitions Librarian responsible for
selecting and ordering library materials and serials management, with
additional duties in reference and some library instruction.
This professional position reports to the College Librarian and works
closely with other Library staff. The Acquisitions Librarian also
consults with faculty and library staff to select and order library
materials; accepts and evaluates gift books; manages print journals;
works with vendors and processes invoices for payment; monitors the
acquisitions budget; and prepares reports as needed. The Acquisitions
Librarian conducts some library instruction sessions for freshmen and
upper level classes in cooperation with other librarians. All librarians
serve at the reference desk one night per week and rotate weekends and
other times as needed.
The library has 5 professionals and 2 staff members serving a college
population of approximately 1,000 students, faculty and staff. The
collection contains over 200,000 print volumes, a wide variety of online
resources, the College Archives and the Mississippi United Methodist
Archives, and a number of special collections. The Library is a member
of Lyrasis and uses a SirsiDynix system.
Librarians at Millsaps College have twelve-month appointments, faculty
rank, and titles, but are not tenured. Full time benefits eligible
position including TIAA-CREF and partially paid health insurance. Salary
is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited master’s degree; aptitude for
detail-oriented work; strong organizational and communication skills;
excellent public service attitude; ability to work in a small,
close-knit environment with library staff, faculty, and students.
Preferred: academic library experience in acquisitions or serials
management, library instruction, and SirsiDynix acquisitions and serials
modules.
Send letter of application and resume electronically to Tom Henderson,
College Librarian, at hendetw_at_millsaps.edu . Review of applications will
begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants
may be asked for professional references and further information after
initial reviews are completed. Employment is contingent upon successful
background verification.
Millsaps College is a nationally recognized, selective four-year liberal
arts college in Jackson, Mississippi, hosting the first Phi Beta Kappa
chapter in Mississippi. It occupies a beautiful 100-acre residential
campus in the heart of Jackson, Mississippi, a growing metropolitan area
(MSA 500,000). Millsaps College is an equal opportunity employer and
encourages applications from women and minorities.<http://m.lib.uci.edu/>
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