Acquisitions Librarian at Embry-Riddle Aeornautical University

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Job Posting: Acquisitions Librarian at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida

The Hunt Library seeks an Acquisitions Librarian. This new position will report to the Head of Collection Management, supervise one-two staff members, and participate in the acquisition of monographs, media, and serials resources. Other duties include evaluating items for deaccessioning, monitoring expenditures, coordinating gift books, and working with vendors. The position will also help develop new workflows related to the Alma environment, which goes live December 2019.

Required Qualifications

  • ALA-accredited master’s degree
  • One or more years of relevant experience (may include internships) with library acquisitions processes such as collection development, ordering, invoicing, and/or working with vendors
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current issues and trends in acquisitions and the scholarly publishing landscape
  • Strong communication skills and experience working effectively in a diverse environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in an academic library
  • Experience with ordering platforms such as GOBI
  • Experience supervising staff
  • Experience with Alma

About the Hunt Library

The Hunt Library is located on the upper two floors of the new Mori Hosseini Student Union and provides services to over 6,000 residential and 22,000 distance education students who focus their studies on aviation, aerospace, and business topics. Located in beautiful Daytona Beach, Florida, we also enjoy mild winters, nearby beaches, and a variety of special events.

Complete position details are available at http://careers.erau.edu, requisition #190465. Please provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. The review of applications begins on September 9, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled.

If you would like additional information, please contact Suzanne Sprague at sprag777@erau.edu or 386-226-6932.

A leader in the provision of higher education in the fields of aviation and aerospace, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) offers regionally accredited bachelors’, masters’ and doctoral degrees. The online bachelors’ degree programs were ranked number one in 2019 by U.S. News & World Report (see .) For more information on ERAU, see http://www.erau.edu/about/index.html. For more information on the Hunt Library, go to http://huntlibrary.erau.edu/about/. Information on the new library facility is available at http://daytonabeach.erau.edu/campus-life/student-union.

 

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recognizes the value of diversity and is dedicated to fostering a positive climate in which all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged in their professional, social, and intellectual pursuits. Embry-Riddle is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for qualified individuals. The University does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.