Library Acquisitions Manager

Plymouth State University invites applications for a Library Acquisitions Manager that will support Lamson Library & Learning Commons. This position will work closely with the Director of Collections & Archivist to manage Library acquisitions processing and accounting operations, catalog library resources in all formats, and supervise the Collections Maintenance Supervisor. We are seeking a collaborative, analytical individual with strong communication skills to join our Learning Commons and become an essential part of our Collections, Discovery, Acquisitions, & Maintenance (CollDAM) team.

Acceptable minimum level of education: Bachelor's

Acceptable minimum years of experience: 2 years

Additional Job Information

Our Integrated Cluster Learning Model amplifies the educational experience and strengthens the institution's legacy of interdisciplinary study and applied experiential learning. Now is an exciting time to join Plymouth State and help shape our new kind of university and ultimately tomorrow's leaders. Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU's 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.

Lamson Learning Commons is a vibrant academic hub for the university. With an unwavering commitment to nurturing our Lamson team, the faculty and staff of our Learning Commons work hard to make Lamson a wonderful place to work so that we can make PSU a wonderful place to learn.

Posting Number: PS4936FY25

Other minimum qualifications

1 year in library work (acquisitions, cataloging, and/or technical services, etc.)

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a higher education environment
• Experience cataloging library resources
• Familiarity with accounting systems and softwareSalary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Grade: 18

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.Posting Date: 10/30/2024

Job Category: Salaried Staff (Exempt)

Appointment Type: Regular

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Job Duties/Responsibilities

Operations Management - Manages acquisitions processing operations. Manage acquisitions ordering and receiving, collection maintenance, and cataloging processes. Provides supervision for Collections Maintenance Supervisor, and delegates additional duties as needed.

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Budget Management - Manages the Lamson Library acquisitions budget, including receipt and payment of invoices through UShop, setup and closure of standing orders, budget reconciliation. Adds new vendors to the system as needed. Troubleshoots issues with vendor payments. Prepares reports as needed. Monitor budget expenditures utilizing WebI reports and Excel. Prepares new fiscal year set up, and year end budget close processes in OCLC WorldShare.

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• Acquisitions and Receiving - Responsible for the acquisitions lifecycle, from ordering resources selected by librarians, to receiving and preparing resources for public use, and discards. Places orders and acquires bibliographic records (EOCRs) from monograph vendor (Gobi), following internal accounting procedures. Ensures duplicate orders are avoided. Responsible for physically processing all incoming library materials, from shipping cartons to the shelf, preparing them for public use, following retention guidelines as applicable for certain types of materials. Troubleshoot acquisitions-related problems with vendors. Keeps track of titles requested by specific patrons or for course reserves; places books on hold and notifies patron.
• Coordinates library materials processing procedures for all formats.
• Manages all aspects of dissertations submissions, including acquisitions, original cataloguing, manuscript shipment preparation, and uploads to ProQuest and Summit Institutional
• Repository Cataloging and Bibliographic Control - Performs original and complex cataloging of library materials based on current professional standards using the OCLC WorldShare system and its utilities. Catalogs and assigns call numbers to unique library collections including K-12 Curriculum, audio-visual media, and N.H. government documents. Activates ebooks in WorldShare Collection Manager. Catalogs Plymouth State University dissertations and theses, and special collections materials. Exercises judgment for referring questions to the Collection Access Librarian. Receives and prepares gifts for retention decisions. Leads catalog cleanup projects including discards, long-overdue item management, and false links.

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S.