Acquisitions Librarian: Strategy, Budgets & Vendors

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) invites applications for the position of Acquisitions Librarian to join the Hunt Library. This role oversees acquisition of print books, ebooks, journals, media, and other library materials, supervising one staff member and collaborating with colleagues across departments and campuses to ensure timely resources.

The position is based on the Daytona Beach campus with regular business hours, and ERAU is committed to an inclusive, equitable workplace

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Studies from an ALA-accredited program.
• Academic library experience.
• 1–3 years of work-related experience in library collection management or acquisitions.
• Experience with library management systems and automated acquisitions workflows.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the acquisition of print books, single-title ebooks, print and electronic journals, media, and other library materials.
• Manage firm orders, approval plans, standing orders, and associated acquisitions workflows.
• Plan, coordinate, and continuously improve acquisitions workflows for ordering, receiving, invoicing, and vendor management.
• Monitor acquisitions expenditures, reconcile financial activity across Alma, vendor ordering platforms, and Workday, and support budget planning and collection development.
• Supervise the Acquisitions Technician, including assigning work, training, workflow development, and performance management.
• Collaborate with the Electronic Resources Unit, Cataloging and Metadata Unit, Access Services, Research and Instruction, and Hazy Library colleagues to support coordinated collection strategies and seamless acquisitions workflows.
• Develop reports and data analyses to support collection assessment, budget management, and annual library statistical reporting.
• Participate in library committees, professional development, and other initiatives that support the library and university mission.

Skills

MS Office 365

Excel

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Studies (ALA-accredited)

Tools

Ex Libris Alma

EBSCONET

Rialto

GOBI

Job description

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) invites applications for the position of Acquisitions Librarian to join the Hunt Library. This role oversees acquisition of print books, ebooks, journals, media, and other library materials, supervising one staff member and collaborating with colleagues across departments and campuses to ensure timely resources.

The position is based on the Daytona Beach campus with regular business hours, and ERAU is committed to an inclusive, equitable workplace