What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acquisitions Librarian position at Bowdoin College?
Posting Details
Title
Acquisitions Librarian
Posting Number
S01385JP
Department
Library
Job Summary
This position provides expertise in library acquisitions, with responsibilities for ordering, receiving, and reporting functions across all subject areas, methods, and formats, for all continuing resources. Collaborates with colleagues within the Library, across Bowdoin, and with CBB and other consortia partners to ensure the timely renewal of subscriptions and accurate and prompt payment of all invoices. Oversees the entry and reconciliation of all collection invoices in both Workday and Alma, including troubleshooting errors and provides advanced accounting for split invoices, prepaid invoices, credits, refunds, and rebills. Manages advanced acquisitions functions including the library’s DDA and EBA purchases and deposit accounts. Analyzes operations, identifies opportunities, and iteratively refines workflows, policies, and procedures to obtain library resources in a timely, fiscally responsible, and effective manner.
Education/Skills Requirements
Master’s Degree in Library Science required.
1. Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, and a commitment to collaboration and flexibility.
1. Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, and a commitment to collaboration and flexibility.
2. Ability to pay close attention to detail.
3. Skilled at collecting, analyzing, and making decisions from complex data.
4. Knowledge of library acquisitions and technical services operations.
5. Knowledge of library collection development principles and trends.
6. Knowledge of current national trends in the application of technology to library operations.
7. Knowledge of principles and practices of bibliographic control.
8. Knowledge of principles and practices of organizational finance and purchasing.
9. Ability to work with consortial partners.
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
1-3 years experience required. 4-7 years preferred.
Standard Work Days and Hours
This is an exempt position requiring time commitment necessary to satisfactorily complete job requirements. Hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Schedules may vary to meet operational needs.
The salary range for this position is expected to be: $71,500 – $75,500
BENEFITS AND PERKS
- A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)
- Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution, no match required
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time
- Paid Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html
- Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
- Household access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool
- Free fitness and wellness classes!
- And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html
About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift
Employment Category
Full Time Year Round
FTE
1.00
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Pay Type
Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements
Faculty/Administrative
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?
No
Posting Date
02/13/2025
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled
No
Type of Posting
Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
Salary : $71,500 - $75,500
