*Acquisitions and Access Libr*; Asst/Assoc Libr
Miami University Libraries seeks a flexible, forward-thinking,
knowledgeable, and service-minded colleague in the role of Acquisitions and
Access Librarian. The position reports to the head of the Access and Borrow
Department (A&B). This position carries responsibilities for scholarly
activities and/or professional services for promotion and continuing
contract.
The Acquisitions and Access Librarian will review and reinvent acquisitions
within a dynamic, service-oriented environment. The result of a recent
libraries-wide reorganization, the A&B department combines technical
services (acquisitions, cataloging, serials, e-resources, discovery) and
access services (circulation, reserves, document delivery) and works to
streamline provision and support of information and resources to library
patrons. The Acquisitions and Access Librarian will have opportunities to
maximize staff efficiencies and integrate departmental resources into
acquisitions workflows and processes.
*Duties/Physical Demands:*
Responsibilities include: Create and maintain departmental documentation
of policies, procedures, guidelines, and operational workflows related to
monographic acquisitions, budgeting, fund management, vendor assessment,
and audit record requirements; manage and ensure efficient and effective
workflows for the acquisition of a diverse range of materials; proactively
incorporate new and emerging approaches; in collaboration, evaluate,
implement, and manage automation or outsourcing services; oversee
acquisitions accounting and budgeting including fiscal records maintenance
and audit requirements; maintain currency and provide budgetary management,
reporting, and analysis; build and maintain relationships with vendors to
acquire, establish, and ensure consistent access to library holdings across
multiple platforms and systems; oversee invoicing, payments, payment
transfer mechanisms, and quality control; evaluation and selection of
English and non-English language vendors and websites; serve as
administrator for GOBI and other vendor platforms; work with subject
librarians to purchase and/or replace appropriate materials; train and
collaborate on collection development order processes; design, update, and
manage approval plans; oversee gifts program; pursue equitable acquisition
of diverse, inclusive, and accessible materials; serve as a member of the
collections management committee; review and negotiate new license
agreements in collaboration with campus partners; coordinate and manage
public performance rights for films; engage in and promote ethical
practices in purchasing and comply with licensing terms and access
agreements; contribute to ongoing integration of departmental staff through
training and supervision on acquisitions-related aspects, data analysis
and/or automation as applicable, and public-facing support on an as-needed
basis; and other duties as assigned.
*Minimum Qualifications:*
Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program; one year of experience
performing acquisitions or technical services work in an academic library,
or equivalent; knowledge of current issues and trends in acquisitions,
collection management, scholarly communication, and automation technologies
commonly used in Technical Services (e.g., macros, APIs, EDI, etc.); proven
ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a complex
changing environment and complete tasks according to an established
timeframe; demonstrated ability to perform accurate and detail-oriented
work, including strong analytical and problem solving skills and use of
data to make analysis-driven decisions; proven communication and
interpersonal skills evidenced by the ability to work cooperatively and
maintain effective working relationships with vendors, colleagues, faculty,
students, and staff; commitment to participate in appropriate professional
service and conduct research and scholarship, demonstrating ability to meet
the Libraries’ promotion and continuing contract requirements (see
http://www.lib.miamioh.edu/about/larps.pdf); familiar with (and/or will
have the ability to learn) knowledge competencies outlined in the Core
Competencies for Acquisitions Professionals (
https://alair.ala.org/handle/11213/9058) created by the ALA ALCTS Education
Committee of the Acquisitions Section. Appointment at the rank of
Assistant or Associate Librarian dependent upon qualifications. The
University will not sponsor H-1B for this position.
*Preferred Qualifications:*
Experience with GOBI, III Sierra, and/or OCLC Connexion; experience working
in a library that is a member of a consortium; demonstrated ability to
devise innovative and creative solutions to problems and take well-informed
risks; demonstrated experience working with technical services automation
(e.g., macros, APIs, EDI, etc.); demonstrated experience in negotiating
with vendors and publishers; demonstrated experience working with
non-English language materials and vendors; demonstrated knowledge of
issues related to contract and license interpretation.
*Duration:* 12 months
*Required Documents:* Cover Letter, List of Three References, Resume
*Special Instructions to Applicant:* Direct inquiries to Donna Richardson
at petermda_at_miamioh.edu
*Application Types Accepted:* Unclassified
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*Rob **W**ithers*
*Coordinator o**f Access Services*
Miami University Libraries | Oxford, OH
Received on Fri Dec 07 2018 - 12:53:16 EST