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Alcorn State University is hiring: Librarian, Acquisitions in Lorman

Alcorn State University
Fayette, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 1/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/9/2025

Job Title

Librarian, Acquisitions

FLSA Status

Exempt

Posted Salary Range

Commensurate with Experience

Employment Status

Full Time

Department

University Libraries

Job Summary

The principal purpose of the Acquisitions Librarian is to select and recommend titles for purchasing materials to meet the academic needs of the library users.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of University and State purchasing and accounting regulations particularly in regard to the acquisition of library resources
  • Knowledge of emerging trends and best practices in academic librarianship, instructional design, and outcomes-based assessment practices
  • Knowledge of library policies and procedures
  • Ability to use MS Office Products, including Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Effective communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal
  • Ability to plan, schedule, and organize work
  • Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks concurrently

Essential Job Functions

  • Manages and supervises the day-to-day activities of the acquisitions department, including ordering, receiving, and maintaining the list of available resources
  • Develops and formulates rules and regulations, adhering to high-quality standards that ensure the smooth flow of the acquisition department
  • Implements strategies to ensure professional development
  • Manages expenditures and plans budgets
  • Interviews, recruits, and recommends hiring of acquisition staff members; trains staff
  • Organizes, manages, and delegates the workload ensuring that the goals and objectives of the University are achieved
  • Works closely with librarians on the acquisition of materials to support the University curriculum
  • Serves as a consultant for faculty and staff in the acquisitions of departmental resources
  • Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Library and / or Information Science from an ALA-accredited school
  • Two (2) years’ experience providing library instruction
  • Three (3) years’ professional experience in the field of Library and Information Science
  • Demonstrated experience using current educational technologies and multimedia tools to deliver or enhance teaching, learning, and / or user services in both physical and online environments
  • Physical Requirements

    Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas : No

    Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds : Frequently

    Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds : Frequently

    Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds : Occasionally

    Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds : Not Required

    Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds : Not Required

    Travel

    Occasionally

    Extended Work Hours

    Frequently

    Location

    Lorman

    Open Date

    07 / 26 / 2022

    Close Date

    Open Until Filled

    Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter / Letter of Application
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
  • Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
  • Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)
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