Acquisitions Librarian – Tenure-Track & Budget Lead

Suns News; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 79,169 - 85,766; Full time

Job summary

Western Connecticut State University Libraries seek a tenure-track Assistant Librarian for Acquisitions to oversee daily acquisitions operations, manage vendor relations, and administer online systems. The role emphasizes collaboration with Library Faculty to improve workflows and ensure timely receipt of materials.

Responsibilities include budgeting, reconciliation, cataloging, and supporting diversity initiatives while promoting student and faculty information resources.

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited master’s degree required.
• Three years of professional experience in library acquisitions, including budgeting and procurement.
• One year of academic library experience.
• Experience with copyright, licensing, and consortial procurement.
• Strong vendor management and financial reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily acquisitions operations (ordering, receiving, claiming).
• Coordinate workflows across the resource lifecycle with Library Faculty.
• Supervise acquisitions staff and administer online acquisitions systems.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Budgeting

Vendor relations

Education

ALA-accredited master's degree

Academic library experience

Tools

Ex Libris Alma LSP

Springer software

Job description

Western Connecticut State University Libraries seek a tenure-track Assistant Librarian for Acquisitions to oversee daily acquisitions operations, manage vendor relations, and administer online systems. The role emphasizes collaboration with Library Faculty to improve workflows and ensure timely receipt of materials.

Responsibilities include budgeting, reconciliation, cataloging, and supporting diversity initiatives while promoting student and faculty information resources.