Kansas State University Libraries in Manhattan, KS are seeking an Acquisitions Specialist. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in a growing department within a dynamic environment of rapidly changing models. This individual will provide leadership in acquisitions services that include digital collections, e-books, profile plans and patron selected acquisition; will supervise staff approximately 2 FTE; and will work closely with other units in the department (serials management and resource sharing) to develop shared processes and efficiencies. This is a full-time twelve month position that reports to the Head of Content Development and Acquisitions
Core Responsibilities:
- Maintain overall responsibility for workflow, procedures, and quality of output related to electronic and print acquisitions
- Manage human resources within the unit
- Develop policies and procedures and evaluate unit activities to determine needed improvements and processing priorities
- Monitor expenditures and fund accounts; prepare financial, statistical, and unit activity reports.
- Keep abreast of vendor and system innovations and analyze workflow impact on the unit and the delivery of acquisition services
- Work closely with the Resource Linking Librarian to develop and maintain expertise in the Libraries’ OpenURL link resolver and related technologies; contribute to the maintenance of the resolver knowledgebase
- Trouble-shoot and resolve user access and invoicing problems
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Supervisory experience with proven ability to supervise, train, and motivate employees
- Experience with library applications such as an integrated library system (e.g. Voyager), an electronic resource management system (e.g. Verde), and/or an OpenURL link resolver (e.g. SFX)
- Ability to understand basic library system architecture and interaction of library information systems; willingness to embrace new technologies
- Aptitude or interest in book and serials publishing, book/serials vendor services, and current electronic access issues (e.g. access vs. ownership, publishing platforms, holdings reports, etc.)
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated expertise or aptitude for project management
- Ability to pay attention to detail, and to learn, understand, and navigate complex workflows
- Intermediate skill with MS Office applications, especially Excel, and client/web-based system interfaces
- Ability to think critically and apply knowledge of best practices in new and unique situations while making independent decisions
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and strong service orientation
- Ability and willingness to work successfully with diverse groups on the staff and in the university
- Ability and willingness to work successfully with colleagues in collaborative and team environments as well as independently
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise or aptitude for fund accounting and budget preparation
- Demonstrated understanding of basic principles of bibliographic control and metadata
- Advanced skill with MS Office applications, especially Excel
- Knowledge of one or more foreign languages
To apply send (1) a letter of application addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications, (2) a resume, and (3) names and contact information for three references to libhr@k-state.edu, attention Michelle Bowen. Please include ACQ SPEC in the subject line. Application deadline is January 27, 2012.
Kansas State University is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Background check required.
