Job Posting: Acquisitions Librarian at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in
Daytona Beach, Florida
The Hunt Library seeks an Acquisitions Librarian. This new position will
report to the Head of Collection Management, supervise 1-2 staff members, and
participate in the acquisition of monographs, media, and serials resources.
Other duties include evaluating items for deaccessioning, monitoring
expenditures, coordinating gift books, and working with vendors. The position
will also help develop new workflows related to the Alma environment, which
goes live December 2019.
Required Qualifications
• ALA-accredited master’s degree
• One or more years of relevant experience (may include internships)
with library acquisitions processes such as collection development, ordering,
invoicing, and/or working with vendors
• Demonstrated knowledge of current issues and trends in acquisitions
and the scholarly publishing landscape
• Strong communication skills and experience working effectively in a
diverse environment
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in an academic library
• Experience with ordering platforms such as GOBI
• Experience supervising staff
• Experience with Alma
About the Hunt Library
The Hunt Library is located on the upper two floors of the new Mori Hosseini
Student Union and provides services to over 6,000 residential and 22,000
distance education students who focus their studies on aviation, aerospace,
and business topics. Located in beautiful Daytona Beach, Florida, we also
enjoy mild winters, nearby beaches, and a variety of special events.
Complete position details are available at https://careers.erau.edu,
requisition #190465. Please provide a cover letter, resume, and contact
information for three professional references. The review of applications
begins on September 9, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled.
If you would like additional information, please contact Suzanne Sprague at
sprag777_at_erau.edu or 386-226-6932.
A leader in the provision of higher education in the fields of aviation and
aerospace, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) offers regionally
accredited bachelors’, masters’ and doctoral degrees. The online bachelors’
degree programs were ranked number one in 2019 by U.S. News & World Report
(see
https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/articles/us-news-ranks-best-online-programs.)
For more information on ERAU, see https://www.erau.edu/about. For more
information on the Hunt Library, go to https://huntlibrary.erau.edu/about.
Information on the new library facility is available at
https://daytonabeach.erau.edu/campus-life/student-union.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recognizes the value of diversity and is
dedicated to fostering a positive climate in which all students, faculty, and
staff are encouraged in their professional, social, and intellectual pursuits.
Embry-Riddle is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and
affirmative action for qualified individuals. The University does not tolerate
discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, genetic information,
disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by
federal, state, or local law.
Regards,
Kelly M. Singh, MA, MSLIS
Head of Collection Management
Hunt Library
1 Aerospace Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900
386.226.7758
kelly.singh_at_erau.edu
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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Received on Thu Aug 01 2019 - 13:55:04 EDT