Acquisitions Librarian Miami University

Miami University Libraries seeks an Acquisitions Librarian;
Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian who is flexible, forward-thinking, and detail-oriented for the Access and Borrow Department. The successful candidate will manage a $4 million acquisitions budget and oversee purchasing and licensing physical and electronic formats.

Responsibilities include managing and ensuring efficient and effective workflows for acquiring materials, including gifts program; working with subject librarians to purchase and/or replace appropriate materials and serving on collections management committee; overseeing acquisitions accounting and budgeting including fiscal records maintenance and audit requirements; creating and maintaining departmental documentation of policies, procedures, and operational materials; building and maintaining relationships with vendors including serving as administrator for GOBI and other vendor platforms;

reviewing and negotiating new license agreements in collaboration with campus partners; contributing to ongoing integration of departmental staff through training on acquisitions-related aspects, data analysis, and/or automation; maintaining and enhancing professional skills through regular and meaningful professional development activities; and pursuing an active career path contributing to the field of academic librarianship.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree from an ALA-accredited Library and Information Science Program, or international equivalent. Appointment as Associate Librarian requires an established record of service and scholarship as described in the requirements.

Preferred qualifications include experience with acquisitions, license negotiations, electronic resources, and/or technical services in academic institutions; experience with Ex Libris’s Alma, Ebsco Holdings Management; and experience with acquisitions in a consortial environment.

To apply , submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Inquiries may be directed to Alea Henle at henlear
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Miami University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion.