Serials & Acquisitions Librarian

VIRGINIA LIBRARY ASSN; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A university library in England is seeking a Serials & Acquisitions Librarian to manage journal and database access. The role includes overseeing acquisitions and collaborating with vendors and faculty. Successful candidates must have a Master's degree and strong communication skills. This position supports diverse learning and student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience developing professional interpersonal relationships.
• Experience working with financial or numerical data.
• Ability to adapt rapidly to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage fiscal aspects of serials and acquisitions.
• Oversee monographic acquisitions.
• Collaborate with department colleagues and vendors.
• Engage in collection development and professional contributions.
• Work with library services platforms and MS Excel.

Skills

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Interpersonal relationship development

Numerical data management

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program

Job description

Overview

Radford University Libraries seeks a collaborative, service-oriented librarian to procure and enable discovery and access of journals and databases towards fostering inclusive learning and student success. Reporting to the Head of Collection and Technical Services, the position ensures fiscal responsibility for over $1,000,000; manages the daily invoicing, ordering, cancelations, holdings, and rights management for all subscriptions; has oversight over monographic acquisitions; and participates in electronic resources troubleshooting. The Serials & Acquisitions Librarian cooperates with others in the department and works closely with vendors and Radford University faculty and staff. This is a twelve-month, non-tenured professional faculty position with a starting rank based on experience and qualifications. It includes responsibilities for collection development, university service, and professional contributions.

This position works extensively on OCLC's WorldShare Management Services library services platform, in eVA (Virginia's eProcurement Marketplace), and with MS Excel spreadsheets. This is a great position for a librarian who likes working with people, puzzles, numbers, and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Manage fiscal aspects of serials and acquisitions, including invoicing, ordering, cancellations, holdings, and rights management for subscriptions (over $1,000,000).
• Oversee monographic acquisitions and participate in electronic resources troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with department colleagues, vendors, and Radford University faculty and staff.
• Engage in collection development, university service, and professional contributions as part of a twelve-month, non-tenured professional faculty role.
• Work with WorldShare Management Services, eVA, and MS Excel to support operations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an American Library Association-accredited program.
• Effective oral and written communication skills through a variety of methods.
• Experience developing and maintaining successful professional interpersonal relationships.
• Experience working with financial or other numerical data.
• Ability to adapt rapidly to changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with subscriptions.
• Experience managing electronic journal or database holdings.
• Experience working in library acquisitions or cataloging.
• Knowledge of MARC and RDA.
• Bookkeeping experience.
• Customer service experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants

1. Cover Letter
2. CV or Resume
3. List of 3 or More References
4. Transcripts-Grad Level

Employment Conditions

• Is this position Grant Funded: No
• Is this position restricted: No
• Is this position eligible for telework: Yes
• Statement of Economic Interest Required: No
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Work Classification: Administrative & Professional Faculty
• Normal Work Schedule:
• Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer

Department & Contact

Department: Library

Department Contact Phone: [phone]

Equal Opportunity & Safety

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.