Librarian, Acquisitions Job at Inside Higher Ed in Lorman

Overview

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Job Summary : The incumbent oversees all activities in the Acquisitions Department, including planning and coordination of collection development, in collaboration with university faculty; He / she evaluates and analyzes all library collections and cooperates as a team member in performing duties essential to the achievement of efficient library operations.

Job Title : Librarian, Acquisitions

FLSA Status : Exempt

Posted Salary Range : Commensurate w / Experience

Employment Status : Full Time

Department : University Libraries

Responsibilities

• Manages and supervises the day-to-day activities of the acquisitions department, to include ordering, receiving and maintaining the list of available resources
• Develops and formulates rules and regulations, adhering to high quality standards that ensure smooth flow of the acquisition department
• Implements strategies to ensure professional development
• Manages expenditures and plans budgets
• Interviews, recruits and recommends hiring of acquisition staff members, trains staff
• Organizes, manages and delegates the workload ensuring that the goals and objectives of the University are achieved
• Works closely with librarians with acquisition of materials to support the University curriculum

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualifications

Licensing And Certifications

N / A

Work Environment

Location and Status

Location : Lorman

Open Date : 09 / 16 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

Equal Opportunity

Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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