Job announcement — Acquisitions and Collection Development Librarian, Athens State Univeristy (Athens, AL)

Athens State University seeks a librarian with a strong service orientation, excellent communication and organizational skills, supervisory ability, and technological proficiency to fill the position of Acquisitions and Collection Development Librarian, in an upper-division (junior & senior year) University with traditional and online course delivery. The position primarily supports afternoon and evening operations of the Library. This is a twelve-month position with faculty rank. The position reports to the Library Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Oversee and direct the ordering and receiving of library material in all formats including books, e-books, and periodicals in print and online form, audiovisual items, and other electronic products.
•Perform and administer expenditure and other financial reporting for library materials and collection budgets.
•Evaluate and select vendors for the purchasing of library materials.
•Serve as liaison with the University’s Business Office for purchasing of library materials.
•Oversee the licensing process for new and renewing electronic resources, and work with the proxy server and passwords to ensure reliable off-campus access.
•Prepare and analyze statistical reports relating to library acquisitions, adequacy of collections, and other technical service functions.
•Assist with the preparation of library collection-related information and other measures of library effectiveness required by accreditation, state, and federal agencies.
•Develop, implement, and assess policies, procedures, and priorities relating to acquisitions and collection development to ensure standardized operation and timely, efficient workflow.
•Supervise paraprofessionals and student assistants in functions relating to acquisitions and collection management.
•Provide reference service, assistance in the learning commons, and one-on-one library instruction on a rotating schedule with other librarians.
•Teach courses in information literacy as assigned, and prepare instructional materials for classes and students as needed.
•Serve as an electronically embedded librarian for selected courses in the curriculum.
•Serve as library liaison to one or more academic departments as needed.
•Serve on appropriate university, regional, and state-wide committees.
•Engage in professional development to enhance skills and remain abreast of trends and new technologies in library acquisitions, collection development, and other library-related work.
•Some evening and weekend hours may be required as needed.

 

For more information, see https://jobs.athens.edu/postings/262