Librarian - Acquisitions (S03990P)
Institution Name: University of Texas at Arlington Libraries
Libraries Website Link: https://libraries.uta.edu/
Apply Now: https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/19608
Internal Job Posting No: S03990P
Salary: ($57,000 - $60,000) DOE
Benefits: UTA Offers comprehensive insurance and retirement programs https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/benefits/index.php
Job Summary:
A member of the Acquisitions team within the department of Access & Discovery. The team provides stewardship in sustaining the library's acquisition budget and "in-time" access to all information resources that the library has purchased and leased. The incumbent provides leadership in managing the life cycle of library resources. Work collaboratively with liaison librarians for outreach and scholarship.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership in acquisition and collection management operations. Coordinates library resource reviews, licensing, and vendor negotiations. Adheres to pertinent laws and regulations to practices sound internal control of University property. Collaborates with the A&D Department Head for license negotiation. Maintains positive and beneficial professional relationships with vendors.
- Provides leadership in data driven decision making. Coordinates efforts to demonstrate return-on-investment for library resources. Collaborates with Subject Liaisons to proactively respond to campus teaching and research needs.
- Acts as subject liaison to an academic department(s).
- Assists users in discovering and accessing library resources. Troubleshoots collection access and discovery related issues. Safeguard legal and ethical use of library resources. Promotes Open Access and Fair Use.
- Performs other duties assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited program or a related graduate degree.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Proficiency in Windows Operating System and file management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional experience in knowledge management involving electronic resources and/or acquisitions
- Knowledge and ability for license review and negotiation
- Knowledge of the new scholarly communication climate and initiatives
- Staff supervisory experience
- Experience working with Alma
- Experience creating statistical reports and managing usage data
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced project planning and management skills, involving designing, leading, and completing a project within its intended scope and timeline
- Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds
- Be an advocate and ally for equity, diversity, justice, and inclusion
- Ability to foster a positive working environment and model the Libraries' Guiding Principles through daily actions and behaviors
- Ability to lead, cultivate, and empower staff
- Effective time management skills
- Advanced customer experience skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, including excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written skills
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Ability to transfer and apply knowledge and experience to new situations
- Ability to analyze situations and make sound decisions
- Ability to excel in a changing university environment
Our future colleague will also have an affinity for our Guiding Principles. These principles define HOW we do our work. These are our Guiding Principles exemplified through how we treat our colleagues:
We Care. We care about you, your success, your growth, your passions and all that you bring to the table.
We Empower. We empower our staff to be creative, think outside the box, work autonomously, and provide resources necessary for success.
We Take Ownership. We take ownership of our organizational culture and YOU take ownership of how our culture is shaped.
We Are Extraordinary. We are extraordinary because we attract and hire extraordinarily talented individuals like you!
APPLY NOW – We can't wait to welcome you to our team.
Please submit applications at https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/19608
EEO Statement
UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus.------------------------------
Kevin Schuck
Director of Library Budget and Finance
UT Arlington
Arlington TX
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