The University of Florida’s George A. Smathers Libraries seek an adaptable and service-oriented

Collections Support Liaison in the Collections Support Unit of the Acquisitions & Collections Services

Department. The Unit’s primary activities revolve around the acquisition of all monographs (including ebooks) and tangible materials for the collections using firm order (one-time), approval, and use-driven

collections budgets, totaling over $800,000 annually. Reporting to the Collections Support Unit Manager,

this position liaises to and provides exemplary customer service to a variety of internal clients and

external vendors, is responsible for managing and processing orders through to completion for assigned

budget centers and other funds, and is responsible for initiating and monitoring automated processes for

record loading and electronic access and discovery. As appropriate or as assigned, the incumbent will also

assist with workflow review and design, serve as a member of project teams, and pursue professional

development opportunities. Worked is performed in a collegial, team-based environment, with many

shared-responsibility tasks rotating amongst unit members and large projects equitably assigned. Typical

tasks include, but are not limited to, processing shipments, entering bibliographic, order, and/or invoice

data, monitoring and responding to communication streams, and in-depth problem solving.

 

The search will remain open until March 16, 2022, and applications will be reviewed as received. For a full description of the position and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the George A. Smathers Libraries staff recruitment webpage at https://hr.uflib.ufl.edu/prospective-employees/current-openings/vacant-staff-positions/.

 

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply.

 

Address inquiries to Tina M. Litchfield, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: tlitchfield@ufl.edu.