Lead Librarian Acquisitions

Lead Librarian for Acquisitions

Location:

Syracuse University, on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range: $68,500 - $78,500.

Hours:

37.5 hours per week; 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (academic year); 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (summer). Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Under the direction of the Head of Acquisitions and Cataloging, the Lead Librarian for Acquisitions is responsible for the acquisitions of all materials purchased via the multi‑million dollar collections budget. This position supervises acquisitions staff who focus on monograph purchasing and serial maintenance. Responsibilities include communicating with hundreds of vendors worldwide, purchasing and renewing content in all formats, gathering and approving invoices, and facilitating license agreements through the University’s protocols.

• Acquisitions (40%)
  • Direct operations of the acquisitions unit; manage bargaining unit library technicians.
  • Responsible for the acquisition of resources in all formats and acquisition models.
  • Manage renewal process for all continuations to prevent expiration.
  • Serve as a critical resource for the Department of Research and Scholarship and collaborate on workflows to ensure that collection decisions are implemented.
  • Solve problems related to changes in publisher mergers and acquisitions.
  • Process all license agreements, communicating between collections team, procurement office, and vendor.
  • Review and approve all invoices designated for the collections budget.
  • Contribute to yearly spend‑out planning for the collections budget.
• Electronic Resources (25%)
  • Responsible for the acquisition of electronic resources, including licensing processing and activation.
  • Coordinate workflow processes with Lead Librarian for Electronic Resources and Lead Librarian for Cataloging.
• Resource Support (20%)
  • Serve as a resource for department staff and others in SU Libraries for questions related to acquisitions of all materials.
• Service and Professional Development (5%)
  • Maintain awareness of issues and best practices through activities that increase one’s knowledge and abilities, and that positively impact performance and service contributions.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary library teams as assigned and work collaboratively and creatively to implement and enhance programmatic services that benefit the University.
  • Engage in activities that contribute to the advancement of the Libraries, the University, and the library profession.
• Process Improvements (5%)
  • Responsible for monitoring national trends, developments, and best practices in acquisitions for an academic research library and for creating an environment of continual process improvement including workflow changes and the adoption of new tools and technologies.
• Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

• Required
  • Master’s degree in library or information science (ALA accredited), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Three (3+) years of experience in acquisitions, preferably in an academic library.
  • Significant understanding of contemporary acquisition models, budgeting, access models for electronic resources, licensing processes, and trends.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; analytical skills and data use for decision making.
  • Effective time management, organizational skills, and commitment to responsible and innovative service.
  • Knowledge of library and standard office software programs.
• Desired
  • Experience with Alma and Primo VE.
  • Experience reviewing license agreements.
  • Supervisory experience in an academic library or bargaining unit context.

This position will be appointed at the Senior Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian rank without permanent status. Final salary will be commensurate with experience and assigned rank.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

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• * How did you first find out about this position?
  • (Syracuse University Online Employment website)
  • Syracuse University HR Recruiter
  • Virtual Career Fair (via NYS Department of Labor)
  • SUNY EOC (Equal Opportunity Center)
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