Library Acquisitions & Fulfillment Specialist

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; Stevens Point, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking a Library Assistant III to coordinate library acquisition workflows, including ordering, receiving, and payment for materials and subscriptions. The role supports collection assessment and works closely with vendors, campus purchasing, and library staff to ensure timely transactions.

The position involves training student employees, providing reference support, and helping maintain library information resources and policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and effectively manage multiple projects.
• Strong decision and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and accurate in all work.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate library acquisition workflows including ordering, receiving, and payment of materials and subscriptions.
• Provide complex library services support in absence of supervision.
• Assist with collection assessment and withdrawal activities.
• Conduct reference searches to locate materials and answer questions.
• Train and guide student employees and monitor workflows.
• Interact with vendors, campus purchasing, and library staff to resolve purchasing issues.

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Communication

Detail oriented

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS)

Purchasing systems

Vendor management

Job description

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking a Library Assistant III to coordinate library acquisition workflows, including ordering, receiving, and payment for materials and subscriptions. The role supports collection assessment and works closely with vendors, campus purchasing, and library staff to ensure timely transactions.

The position involves training student employees, providing reference support, and helping maintain library information resources and policies.