Acquisitions and Collection Services Librarian

Reporting to the Head of Collection Services, the Acquisitions and Collection Services Librarian participates in the acquisition process, ensuring that essential legal materials are gathered and made accessible to users.

Develops and implements acquisition procedures and strategies in collaboration with the Acquisitions team. Sets up, troubleshoots, and helps to maintain access to electronic resources. Collects usage statistics and other metrics to support data-informed decision-making for collection development. Identifies potential purchases for review by the Collection Development Committee. Serves as a member of the Collection Development Committee. Analyzes current collection and potential purchases using Alma’s collection analysis tool. Maintains the acquisition’s corporate email account. Organizes and maintains the workflow for acquisition invoices in Alma and Google Drive.

Uploads occasional print and electronic monograph bibliographic records to the library catalog.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution. Minimum of 1 year of experience in a library technical services department. Experience working with an integrated library system or library service platform.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively. Willing to learn new library technology.

Preferred Qualifications Experience using ExLibris Alma/Primo VE. Proficiency with Excel and Google Sheets. Knowledge of legal bibliography and publishing. Working knowledge of MARC and metadata standards. Ability to do copy-cataloging or demonstrated interest in training.

LocationFordham Law Library, 150 West 62nd St., NY, NY 10023

Compensation

$71,000 - $81,000 yearly

Application URL or Email

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