Assistant/Associate Professor/Head of Acquisitions

Southeastern Louisiana University College of Science and Technology; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Louisiana University invites applications for the full-time position of Head of Acquisitions at its Sims Memorial Library. The successful candidate will handle planning and administration of acquisitions while collaborating closely with staff and vendors. A graduate degree in library science and a minimum of three years' experience in a library setting are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of library experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of acquisition models and licensing practices.
• Experience managing employees.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer print and electronic acquisitions.
• Develop relationships with vendors and monitor performance.
• Supervise library staff in acquisitions.

Skills

Independent Work

Collaboration

Budget Management

Education

Graduate degree from an ALA accredited program

Job description

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Assistant/Associate Professor/Head of Acquisitions

Apply locations Hammond, La time type Full time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: July 22, 2025 (27 days left to apply) job requisition id R-1972

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.

Southeastern Louisiana University's Sims Memorial Library invites applications for the full-time tenure track position of Head of Acquisitions. Reporting to the Director of Sims Memorial Library, the Head of Acquisitions is responsible for the planning and administration of print book and electronic book and video acquisitions. In addition, the positions pays consortium membership fees; collaborates with Head of Cataloging on MARC management for acquisitions-related electronic resources; develops business relationships with vendors and publishers; monitors and evaluates vendor performance; manages library book donations; and trains and supervises full-time and student staff.

Required Qualifications
Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or from a program in a country with a formal accreditation process as identified by ALA’s Human Resource Development and Recruitment Office.

Required Experience
A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience within a library setting.

Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Experience managing employees, preferably in a library setting.
Knowledge of acquisition models and licensing practices
Experience with budget management

Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume/Vita
Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
Names and contact information for 3 references

Posting Close Date

July 21, 2025

Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.

About Us

Southeastern Louisiana University is the state's third-largest public university, boasting over 13,000 students who come from nearly 50 nations and all 50 states. The university offers more than 150 programs of study across five colleges that focus on hands-on learning.

With a small-town location, personal attention to students and a close-knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college. We are passionate about our students, providing them with a challenging college experience that empowers them with a lifelong education.

Southeastern Louisiana University’s core values are focused on providing a caring personal environment and an academic environment of excellence. We work to lead the educational, economic and cultural development of the region with educational programs based on vital and evolving curricula that address emerging priorities and needs of the state and the students it serves.

Southeastern Louisiana University is an AA/ADA/EEO employer. Southeastern recruits, selects, employs and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in its admission and recruitment of students, educational programs, and activities, or employment policies.

Southeastern Louisiana University may require a criminal background check to be conducted on candidate(s) selected for hire and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials.