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  • Librarian, Acquisitions
    University Libraries
    Alcorn State University

    The incumbent oversees all activities in the Acquisitions Department, including planning and coordination of collection development, in collaboration with university faculty; He/she evaluates and analyzes all library collections and cooperates as a team member in performing duties essential to the achievement of efficient library operations.


















     

    Knowledge Skills and Abilities



    • Knowledge of University and State purchasing and accounting regulations particularly in regard to the acquisition of library resources

    • Knowledge of emerging trends and best practices in academic librarianship, instructional design, and outcomes-based assessment practices

    • Knowledge of library policies and procedures

    • Knowledge of University and State purchasing and accounting regulations, particularly in regard to the acquisitions of library resources

    • Ability to use MS Office Products, including Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel

    • Effective communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal

    • Ability to plan, schedule and organize work

    • Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks concurrently 
     

    Essential Job Functions



    • Manages and supervises the day-to-day activities of the acquisitions department, to include ordering, receiving and maintaining the list of available resources

    • Develops and formulates rules and regulations, adhering to high quality standards that ensure smooth flow of the acquisition department

    • Implements strategies to ensure professional development

    • Manages expenditures and plans budgets 

    • Interviews, recruits and recommends hiring of acquisition staff members, trains staff

    • Organizes, manages and delegates the workload ensuring that the goals and objectives of the University are achieved

    • Works closely with librarians with acquisition of materials to support the University curriculum


     
     

    Qualifications



    • Master’s Degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited school

    • Two (2) years’ experience providing library instruction

    • Three (3) years’ professional experience in the field of Library and Information Science

    • Demonstrated experience using current educational technologies and multimedia tools to deliver or enhance teaching, learning, and/or user services in both physical and online environments 


     

 


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