Acquisitions Librarian

Job Description

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) invites applications for the position of Acquisitions Librarian to join the Hunt Library. This position is responsible for the acquisition and delivery of print books, single-title ebooks, print and electronic journals, media, and other library materials while supporting the library's collection management program. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director for Collection Strategy & Technical Services, the Acquisitions Librarian supervises one staff member and collaborates with colleagues across departments and campuses to support the timely and effective acquisition of library resources.

The successful candidate will join the Hunt Library ( serving the Daytona Beach, Prescott, and Worldwide campuses. This position is based on the Daytona Beach campus and works regular business hours. Hunt Library is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace and a collegial culture of belonging for our employees and students. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and manage the acquisition of print books, single-title ebooks, print and electronic journals, media, and other library materials.
• Manage firm orders, approval plans, standing orders, and associated acquisitions workflows.
• Plan, coordinate, and continuously improve acquisitions workflows for ordering, receiving, invoicing, and vendor management.
• Monitor acquisitions expenditures, reconcile financial activity across Alma, vendor ordering platforms, and Workday, and support budget planning and collection development.
• Supervise the Acquisitions Technician, including assigning work, training, workflow development, and performance management.
• Collaborate with the Electronic Resources Unit, Cataloging and Metadata Unit, Access Services, Research and Instruction, and Hazy Library colleagues to support coordinated collection strategies and seamless acquisitions workflows.
• Develop reports and data analyses to support collection assessment, budget management, and annual library statistical reporting.
• Participate in library committees, professional development, and other initiatives that support the library and university mission.

About us


For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.


Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.


Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence-and help shape the future of aerospace.

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution - with no vesting period.
• Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree required.
• Master's degree in Library Science or Information Studies from an ALA-accredited program.

Required Experience

• Academic library experience.
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in one or more of the following:
  
  • Library acquisitions
  • Collection development
  • Ordering and invoicing
  • Vendor relations
  • Related technical services functions
• 1-3 years of work-related experience in Library Collection Management.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Experience with, or demonstrated ability to learn, library management systems and automated acquisitions workflows.
• Knowledge of current and emerging issues, trends, workflows, business models, and best practices in library acquisitions.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse environment and interact with individuals from different backgrounds.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365, particularly Excel.

Additional/Preferred Experience

• Experience with library management systems such as Ex Libris Alma.
• Experience with vendor ordering platforms such as EBSCONET, Rialto, or GOBI.
• Experience coordinating projects, workflows, or staff.
• Experience with collection development or acquisitions budgeting.

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311927 . Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.


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