Acquisitions Librarian: Budget, Vendors & Strategy

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

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.