Library Acquisitions Specialist (Print & E-Resources)

embryriddle; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Tuition Coverage

Retirement Contributions

Personal Leave

Job summary

Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University—Hunt Library in Daytona Beach, FL—invites applications for an Acquisitions Technician. You will support ordering, receipt, invoicing, and processing of print and electronic materials to support teaching, learning, and research.

Working with the Acquisitions Librarian and campus partners, you will maintain records in Alma, track expenditures, and assist with reports. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Some college preferred

Tools

Alma library system

MARC records

OCLC

GOBI/YBP

Job description

Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University—Hunt Library in Daytona Beach, FL—invites applications for an Acquisitions Technician. You will support ordering, receipt, invoicing, and processing of print and electronic materials to support teaching, learning, and research.

Working with the Acquisitions Librarian and campus partners, you will maintain records in Alma, track expenditures, and assist with reports. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.