Acquisitions Librarian (Florida Coastal School of Law)
Florida Coastal School of Law is accepting applications for Acquisitions Librarian. This position reports to the Associate Director of the Library and has primary responsibility for activities involving purchasing and acquisitions for the library collection. The libraryacquires materials in varying formats, both print and non-print.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assist in developing and/or refining policies and procedures for purchasing materials for the library collections. Responsible for implementation and enforcement of these policies.
2. Assist in developing and/or refining policies and procedures for the receipt and processing of library materials. Responsible for implementation and enforcement of these policies.
3. Prepare orders for materials for the library collection, including conducting any necessary vendor research and evaluation.
4. Perform pre-order searching and downloading of appropriate records from OCLC, or keying-in of records not available on OCLC, for materials identified for purchase. Retrieve records for electronic purchasing and invoicing from vendors such as YBP.
5. Ensure timely receipt of materials ordered.6. Process invoices for materials in a timely fashion.
7. Train and supervise library assistants and other staff members in acquisitions and processing procedures.
8. Maintain acquisitions-related records in the library’s III Millennium ILS system.
9. Maintain acquisitions statistics and produce regular monthly and annual reports, as well as occasional reports requested by the library’s director and/or associate director.
10. Participate with other librarians in faculty liaison program and collection development. Sort and distribute collection development materials to librarians according to subject specialities.
11. Participate in Reference Desk rotation.
12. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with publishers and vendors.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills/Qualifications:
MLS from an ALA-accredited library school
Knowledge of library systems including OCLC
5+ years experience in law library acquisitions
Experience with Innovative Interfaces’ Millennium ILS
Ability to work well with others in a team atmosphere
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Flexibility, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude
Supervisory experience preferred
Letter of interest, resume, and 3 references should be sent to Martha Smith, Associate Director, Florida Coastal School of Law, Library & Technology Center, 8787 Baypine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256.Application materials may also be emailed to msmith@fcsl.edu.