Title: Acquisitions Librarian - Assistant Professor
Primary Responsibilities:
- Acquire library materials in all formats for the Adelphi University Libraries
- Coordinate the daily operations related to ordering, receiving and claiming library materials
- Monitor expenditures, vendor payments, encumbrances, and status of orders
- Represent the Libraries' interests with publishers / vendors
- Conduct ongoing evaluation of vendor performance
- Provide supervision and training for Acquisition personnel
- Work closely with the subject selectors, Collection Development Librarian, Electronic Resources Librarian, Coordinator of Cataloging, Periodicals Manager, and the Associate Deans
- Collection Development and liaison responsibilities for one or more schools or departments.
- Participation in the Libraries' information literacy program.
- Provision of services at Swirbul Library's main reference desk including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Service on University and Library committees.
- Participation in professional associations and activities.
- Participation in scholarly activities including research and publishing required for reappointment and tenure.
- A master's degree from ALA accredited school of library/information science.
- A second post-baccalaureate degree or similar proof of advanced study is required for promotion to the rank of Associate Professor and tenure
- Possess excellent supervisory, interpersonal and communications skills as well as the ability to work effectively in a collegial environment.
- Knowledge of the book trade and library vendors
- Previous experience with acquisition operations in an academic environment
- Experience working with Innovative Interfaces or another integrated library system
- Evidence of ability to meet criteria for promotion and tenure
Available September 1st or possibly earlier. Screening of applications will begin in may but will be accepted until position is filled. Please apply online at www.adelphi.edu/positions with letter of application, CV, and contact information for three references.
Adelphi University is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer M/F
