What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Services Acquisitions Associate position at University of Nebraska at Kearney?
Brief Summary of Job Description
Under direction of the Collection Services Librarian, this position is responsible for:
- Firm ordering of all monographs and non-book materials, and serving as primary contact for firm order questions;
- Monitoring the expenditure of library firm order funds;
- Querying, compiling, and uploading data from library systems and vendor sites for collection services reporting and analysis;
- Maintaining domain expertise of library system reporting standards and functionality as it relates to downstream analysis;
- Database maintenance projects as assigned.
Job Duties
- Firm ordering materials of all types for the library collection, including maintaining OCLC holdings. Tracking encumbrances and expenditures and balances for firm order funds. Serve as primary contact for library questions on firm order.
- Retrieves, manipulates, and uploads data from library and vendor systems for collection services reporting and analysis.
- Database maintenance projects as assigned, including data cleanup projects and copy cataloging.
- Processing of donated materials and withdrawn physical items, including coordinating donations.
- Responsible for end of fiscal year closing process as well as new year initializing of funds process.
The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the incumbent will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and classification of the position. Job descriptions should be regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the position.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Familiarity with Microsoft products like Excel, Word, and Outlook (or similar software)
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years’ experience working in procurement, accounting, or academic library setting
- Demonstrated interest in data collection and analysis
- Experience working with an integrated library system
- Ability to learn new computer software
- Ability to manage time to balance a variety of projects and daily tasks
- Ability to communicate clearly in professional environment
Physical Demands
GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Indicate the appropriate response for an eight hour day:
Sitting – 6 hours/day, constant
Standing – 1 hr/day, intermittent
Walking – 1 hr/day, intermittent
Drive Motor Vehicle – <1 hr/day, intermittent (rarely if ever)
THIS POSITION REQUIRES:
Squatting – <2hrs/day
Bending – <2hrs/day
Kneeling – <2hrs/day
Reaching:
Overhead – <2hrs/day
Forward – <2hrs/day
Low – <2hrs/day
Twisting – n/a
Crawling – n/a
Climbing:
Ladder – <2hrs/day
Stairs – <2hrs/day
Other – <2hrs/day
Walking on rough ground – n/a
Exposure to changes of temperature/ humidity – n/a
Exposure to dust/fumes/gases/chemicals – n/a
Being near moving machinery – n/a
Working from heights – n/a
THIS POSITION REQUIRES EMPLOYEE TO:
Indicate letter in appropriate Space: LIFT=L, CARRY=C, PUSH=P, PULL=PL
11 – 24 lbs – L,C,P,PL, <2hrs/day
25 – 49 lbs – P,PL , <2hrs/day
50 – 74 lbs – P,PL , <2hrs/day
75 – 100 lbs – P,PL , <2hrs/day
POSITION REQUIRES USE OF HANDS OR SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT FOR:
Keyboarding, Filing, Operation of a computer mouse with their dominant hand.
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THIS POSITION REQUIRES REGULAR AND PROMPT ATTENDANCE DURING THE WORKING HOURS SCHEDULED BY THE SUPERVISOR.
Indicate the appropriate response for an eight hour day:
Sitting – 6 hours/day, constant
Standing – 1 hr/day, intermittent
Walking – 1 hr/day, intermittent
Drive Motor Vehicle – <1 hr/day, intermittent (rarely if ever)
THIS POSITION REQUIRES:
Squatting – <2hrs/day
Bending – <2hrs/day
Kneeling – <2hrs/day
Reaching:
Overhead – <2hrs/day
Forward – <2hrs/day
Low – <2hrs/day
Twisting – n/a
Crawling – n/a
Climbing:
Ladder – <2hrs/day
Stairs – <2hrs/day
Other – <2hrs/day
Walking on rough ground – n/a
Exposure to changes of temperature/ humidity – n/a
Exposure to dust/fumes/gases/chemicals – n/a
Being near moving machinery – n/a
Working from heights – n/a
THIS POSITION REQUIRES EMPLOYEE TO:
Indicate letter in appropriate Space: LIFT=L, CARRY=C, PUSH=P, PULL=PL
11 – 24 lbs – L,C,P,PL, <2hrs/day
25 – 49 lbs – P,PL , <2hrs/day
50 – 74 lbs – P,PL , <2hrs/day
75 – 100 lbs – P,PL , <2hrs/day
- Over 100 lbs – n/a
POSITION REQUIRES USE OF HANDS OR SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT FOR:
Keyboarding, Filing, Operation of a computer mouse with their dominant hand.
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THIS POSITION REQUIRES REGULAR AND PROMPT ATTENDANCE DURING THE WORKING HOURS SCHEDULED BY THE SUPERVISOR.
Schedule
M-F, 8am-5pm, 40 hours
Desired Start Date
03/01/2025
Is this position temporary?
No
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicant
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S20250006P
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Review Date: Initial application review will begin on this date. Applications received prior to this date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
02/15/2025
For questions regarding the online application process, please contact:
308-865-8516 or employment@unk.edu
For questions regarding the position, please contact:
David Arredondo, arredondodr@unk.edu
Budget Information
Budget Summary
Benefits Eligible
100%
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of 3 References
