Hybrid Library Acquisitions Specialist

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybride; USD 29 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Utah’s Marriott Library seeks a Senior Library Specialist (Acquisitions Assistant) to support scholarly information resources procurement and cataloging. The role blends on-campus duties with remote work, requiring meticulous records management, vendor coordination, and collaborative workflow improvements.

The position emphasizes bibliographic accuracy, knowledgebase maintenance, and cross-functional teamwork to support teaching and research across campus.

Qualifications

• Four years library experience or equivalency; strong research and organizational skills are required.
• Knowledge of specialized library techniques and cataloging principles; familiarity with standards is essential.
• Excellent human relations and effective communication skills; some supervisory experience may be preferred.

Responsabilités

• Process transactions and maintain accurate records of information resources, including invoices, licenses, and payments, and audit records for errors.
• Process materials and update holdings; monitor titles and accessibility to maintain knowledgebase.
• Maintain and edit bibliographic records using current cataloging standards.
• Maintain vendor relationships and assist with purchases, cancellations, and problem resolution with vendors.
• Document and improve workflows, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with departmental and special projects.

Connaissances

Library experience

Research skills

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Vendor management

Outils

OCLC

ILS (Integrated Library System)

Description du poste

University of Utah’s Marriott Library seeks a Senior Library Specialist (Acquisitions Assistant) to support scholarly information resources procurement and cataloging. The role blends on-campus duties with remote work, requiring meticulous records management, vendor coordination, and collaborative workflow improvements.

The position emphasizes bibliographic accuracy, knowledgebase maintenance, and cross-functional teamwork to support teaching and research across campus.