Hello,
The University of Pennsylvania Libraries is looking for a Monograph Acquisitions Librarian. More information and application instructions can be found at the link:
https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Van-Pelt-Library-Acquisitions/Monograph-Acquisitions-Librarian_JR00044580
Job Description
Responsibilities:
* Provide full range of supervision for support staff within the context of collective bargaining agreement. Manage, monitor and coordinate incoming acquisitions work of the unit to effectively ensure resources are purchased and made available to patrons in a timely and fiscally-responsible way. Supervise input & distribution of physical material. Categorize, assign and follow-up work.
* Manage incoming acquisitions-related questions, troubleshoot, solve and respond to complex problems, follow up with internal or external parties and/or assign work to staff. Create, establish and monitor acquisitions work and workflows, including those for EOD imports, EOCR and approval records. Fix high-level or systemic problems with missing or incorrect files, follow up with vendors and/or assign problems to staff.
* Develop best practices based on peer networks, collaborate with internal and external partners to develop, document, and assess workflows and ensure acquisition processes conform with university rules and procedures.
* As part of a team, handle higher-level fiscal and acquisitions functions, including but not limited to, allocating and transferring funds, monitoring and updating fund rules, exposing encumbrance and/or record problems that affect fiscal clarity of the material budget. Approve invoices, including those in excess of $9000.
* Contribute to policy that builds greater programmatic awareness and transparency around acquisitions processes, work to standardize workflows across the Libraries system, evaluate and implement new and emerging workflow technologies and services.
* Build mutually beneficial partnerships with vendors to aid Penn's continuously adaptive development in the field of collection development. Establish and maintain vendor relationships, evaluate vendor services in collaboration with other managers and subject selectors.
* Contribute extensible models of acquisitions processes that could be replicated by other institutions, collaborate with consortial partners, manage special acquisitions projects.
* Engage in library-wide projects and teams, professional development and continuing education as needed and appropriate
Required Qualifications:
* ALA-accredited master’s in library and information science or a related field
* Demonstrated knowledge of library acquisitions or technical services work, gained through at least two years of experience, preferably in the context of an academic or research library
* Experience supervising the work of others
* Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Commitment to the following Penn Libraries’ staff values: communication, empowerment, collaboration, innovation, respect and transparency.
Preferred Qualifications :
* Familiarity with electronic resources lifecycle, batch record import processes, purchasing in an institutional context
* Familiarity with the library acquisitions landscape, including major vendors and emerging acquisition models.
* Experience working with library vendors
* Experience working with Alma ILS
Application Requirement:
A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.
Budgeted Pay Range:
$60,000 -- $65,000 commensurate with education and experience
Job Location - City, State:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
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Sarah Marchman
Head, Acquisitions
University of Pennsylvania Libraries
215.898.5932
marchman_at_upenn.edu<mailto:marchman_at_upenn.edu>
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Received on Thu Nov 25 2021 - 08:11:16 EST