Acquisitions Librarian

Louisiana State University; Highland (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University Libraries seeks an Acquisitions Librarian to manage print and electronic resources, processing orders, invoicing, and budget oversight. You will collaborate with collection services and vendors to optimize acquisitions workflows.

Responsibilities include data analysis for budgeting, maintaining records, and guiding staff training. ALA-accredited MLIS required, with several years of acquisitions experience in higher education.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library & Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the ordering, receiving, and invoicing of print and electronic resources.

Skills

Acquisitions

Budgeting & finance

Data analysis

Vendor management

Supervisory experience

Education

MLIS from ALA-accredited program

Tools

SirsiDynix

Alma

GOBI

OCLC WorldShare

Job description

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Job Posting Title: Acquisitions Librarian Position Type: Faculty Department: LSUAM Lib - PS - Collection Management (Jacob Fontenot (00002518)) Work Location: 0030 LSU Library Pay Grade: Academic

The Acquisitions Librarian is responsible for all resource acquisitions operations for LSU Libraries. The Acquisitions Librarian will oversee efficient strategies and methodologies for obtaining and processing new print and electronic resources and content for both monographic and serial resources. This position will also foster partnerships with other library colleagues involved in collection development, budgeting, and resource discovery and access. The Acquisitions Librarian has overall responsibility for disbursement of the Libraries’ acquisitions budget, working closely with the Head of Collection Services on budget administration and analysis. Provides supervision and guidance to unit staff, including training and professional development support. The Acquisitions Librarian regularly evaluates work methods and workflows considering new services and technological advancements to strengthen operations and purchasing relationships through innovative acquisition strategies and solutions. The Acquisitions Librarian initiates and maintains relationships with booksellers, subscription agents, and content providers.

• 60% Acquisitions: Coordinate the ordering, receiving, and invoicing of print and electronic resources, including monographs, serials, databases, and streaming media. Ensure compliance with LSU and state procurement policies and maintain accurate acquisitions records in the library management system. Collaborate with Administrative Services to monitor and reconcile fund balances, review expenditures, and track budget allocations. Serve as liaison with vendors, publishers, and subscription agents to facilitate purchasing and resolve billing issues. Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the acquisitions management information system. Maintain and update acquisitions workflows, documentation, and statistics; identify areas for improvement and propose solutions. Resolves complex acquisitions problems and applies knowledge of current issues and trends in acquisitions, scholarly communications, and the publishing industry to improve services. In collaboration with the Director of Collection Services, monitors library materials expenditures. Develops/analyzes statistical and financial data and prepares reports for Director of Collection Services, subject librarians and the Library administration.
• 15% Assessment: Assists the Head of Collection Services in the collection, analysis, and presentation of acquisitions data for annual reporting, audits, and strategic collection planning. Support subject librarians by providing data and analysis on fund use, expenditure trends, and cost-per-use information. Stay informed of trends and best practices in acquisitions, scholarly publishing, and open access business models.
• 10% Supervision & Staff Development: Supervise and mentor staff within the Collections and Resource Strategies department, setting performance goals and providing regular evaluations. Identify training and professional development needs to ensure staff maintain current knowledge of collection trends, tools, and practices.
• 10% Performs service to the libraries, university, and/or profession.
• 5% Performs other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Library & Information Science from an ALA-accredited program. 3 years related working experience and 1 year of supervisory experience. Experience with acquisitions, electronic resources, serials, collection development, procurement, or finance in higher education or libraries. Experience with library services platforms such as SirsiDynix, Alma, GOBI, OCLC Connexion, or OCLC Worldshare.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of acquisitions functions including monographic ordering, approval plans, licensing, renewals for print and e-resources, invoicing, and accounting for library collection resources. Experience with library financial processes, vendor management, or university procurement systems. Knowledge of budget management, fund accounting, or fiscal reconciliation in a library context.

Posting Date: August 7, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): February 3, 2027

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.