Arizona State University Libraries Hiring for Acquisitions Librarian at Arizona, United States Full Time

Acquisitions
Librarian

ASU Library seeks an enthusiastic early career professional to
join our Acquisitions and Accounting team in providing essential
services to connect our researchers and learners with the
collections resources they need to succeed. Reporting to the senior
Acquisitions Librarian and Team Lead, Acquisitions and Accounting,
this position coordinates and maintains core acquisitions
functions, including: bibliographic searching, ordering, receiving,
invoice processing, and canceling and claiming of collection
materials in all formats. The Acquisitions Librarian also monitors
budget lines, creates reports, analyzes statistical data regarding
acquisitions operations, and serves as an acquisitions liaison to a
variety of Library personnel, other ASU departments, and vendors as
assigned. This librarian contributes to team governance and general
management activities, and will be supported in developing enhanced
professional knowledge and skills relevant to acquisitions
librarianship. The Acquisitions Librarian fulfills the
responsibilities expected of Academic Professionals on Continuing
Appointment track, including accomplishments concerning position
effectiveness, professional contributions, and service.

A center of energy, imagination and innovation, the ASU Library
is home to eight library facilities across four ASU campus
locations – providing students and faculty access to millions of
information resources, world-class collections, outstanding study
spaces, advanced data centers and a suite of makerspaces. Serving
as a critical gateway to ASU’s research and knowledge enterprise,
the ASU Library works to collaborate, educate and innovate across
disciplines, communities and technologies, while leveraging key
research, learning and engagement opportunities that are unique to
ASU. A strong supporter of student success and a critical partner
in realizing the New American University mission of access,
excellence and impact, the ASU Library is a space of potentiality,
out of which many futures can be built and of which none are
excluded. More information about the library can be found at
lib.asu.edu. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

• Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an
  American Library Association accredited program
• A statement addressing how your past and/or potential
  contributions to social justice, diversity, equity and/or inclusion
  will advance ASU Library’s commitment to inclusive excellence.

Preferred:

• Professional or paraprofessional acquisitions experience in a
  library
• Experience with project management
• Experience with automated acquisitions, library services
  platforms and/or integrated library systems
• Experience ordering materials using online sources
• Familiarity with current literature on publishing trends,
  including electronic resources and out-of-print markets.
• Demonstrated problem solving and/or analytical skills
• Supervisory and/or training experience
• Working knowledge of one or more languages other than
  English

Salary and Rank: This is a continuing track
Academic Professional position; Assistant/Associate Librarian and
salary dependent upon experience.

 Application Procedures: This is a
paperless search; only electronic materials will be accepted. To
apply, please submit electronically to the
following http://apply.interfolio.com/115784: 
A cover letter, comprehensive vita or resume, and names, addresses,
phone numbers and email addresses of 3 recent professional
references. No paper applications, faxes or emails will
be accepted.

The applicant’s last name should appear in each uploaded file
name. Questions about the position should be directed to the search
committee chair at:  [email protected]. Application
deadline is December 5, 2022.  Applications
will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve
pool.   Applications in the reserve pool may then be
reviewed in the order in which they were received until position is
filled.

Other Information: Hiring is contingent upon
eligibility to work in the United States. For more information
regarding ASU, visit our website: www.asu.edu. For more information about
the Phoenix metropolitan area, please visit www.visitarizona.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

A background check is required for employment. Arizona State
University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis
protected by law.

(See https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.)

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campus security and fire safety programs and resources.  ASU’s
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online
at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf 
You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU
Police Department at 480-965-3456.

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University is a federal contractor and subject to federal
regulations which may require you to produce a record of a COVID-19
vaccination. For questions about medical or religious
accommodations, please visit the Office of
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’s webpage.