Acquisitions Technician: Library Resources & Tuition Coverage

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Tuition Coverage

Retirement Contributions

Personal Leave

Job summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking an Acquisitions Technician in the Hunt Library to support the ordering, receipt, invoicing, and processing of print and electronic resources across Daytona Beach, Prescott, and Worldwide Campuses.

You will work with the Acquisitions Librarian and campus partners, maintaining records in Alma and contributing to budget tracking and reporting while supporting diverse student and faculty needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of related work experience.
• Strong written communication, grammar, basic math, and organizational skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and standard internet applications.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to learn and effectively use library information systems and business applications.
• Some college preferred.
• Experience with library management systems (Alma, MARC, OCLC, GOBI/YBP, EBSCONET, or similar).
• Experience with ordering, invoicing, purchasing, or accounts payable workflows.
• Knowledge of library acquisitions, technical services, or collection management processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the ordering, receiving, invoicing, and processing of print and electronic library materials with vendors and campus partners.
• Maintain acquisitions records, vendor records, inventory records, and financial records using the Alma system and other library technologies.
• Track purchase requests and communicate with library staff through the acquisitions process.
• Assist with collection maintenance activities including gift materials, serials, leisure reading collections, repairs and processing.
• Prepare reports, monitor acquisitions expenditures, and assist with budget tracking and workflow documentation.
• Coordinate departmental mail distribution and manage processing and repair supplies.
• Participate in special projects, library committees, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong written communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Multitasking

Learning mindset

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Alma library system

OCLC

MARc/DATA knowledge

Job description

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking an Acquisitions Technician in the Hunt Library to support the ordering, receipt, invoicing, and processing of print and electronic resources across Daytona Beach, Prescott, and Worldwide Campuses.

You will work with the Acquisitions Librarian and campus partners, maintaining records in Alma and contributing to budget tracking and reporting while supporting diverse student and faculty needs.