Detail‑Oriented Library Acquisitions Specialist

Illinois State University; Normal, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,130,000 - 63,990,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Tuition waiver

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Job summary

Illinois State University in Normal, IL is seeking an Acquisitions Specialist to manage the acquisition of monographic library resources in all formats and languages and to maintain purchase order records for serial publications in the library system.

The role includes verifying information to accurately order resources, selecting the best source for purchase, and recording transactions in the integrated library system. It also serves as a backup for other Acquisitions staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of work experience in a library or equivalent setting.
• Two (2) years full or part-time work experience in a library or equivalent setting performing progressively more responsible work.

Responsibilities

• Acquires monographic library resources in all formats and languages.
• Receives, processes, and maintains purchase order records for serial publications in the library system.
• Verifies order information to ensure accuracy and avoid duplicates; records purchase information in the ILS.
• Serves as backup for other Acquisitions staff and supports clerical and organizational tasks.

Job description

Illinois State University in Normal, IL is seeking an Acquisitions Specialist to manage the acquisition of monographic library resources in all formats and languages and to maintain purchase order records for serial publications in the library system.

The role includes verifying information to accurately order resources, selecting the best source for purchase, and recording transactions in the integrated library system. It also serves as a backup for other Acquisitions staff.