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Position Opening: Law Acquisitions Librarian

By David Badertscher, PLL

Florida Coastal School of Law (FCSL) is seeking experienced candidates for the position of Acquisitions Librarian.

FCSL offers a professional and pleasant work environment for its employees in addition to offering a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package.  To be considered for this opportunity, please apply online and submit a cover letter and resume to HR@fcsl.edu.

The Acquisitions Librarian reports to the Associate Director of the Library.  The Acquisitions Librarian has primary responsibility for activities involving purchasing and acquisitions for the library collection.  The library acquires materials in varying formats, both print and non-print.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·         Assist in developing and/or refining policies and procedures for purchasing materials for the library collections.  Responsible for implementation and enforcement of these policies.

·         Assist in developing and/or refining policies and procedures for the receipt and processing of library materials.  Responsible for implementation and enforcement of these policies.

·         Prepare orders for materials for the library collection, including conducting any necessary vendor research and evaluation.

·         Perform pre-order searching and downloading of appropriate records from OCLC, or keying-in of records not available on OCLC, for materials identified for purchase.  Retrieve records for electronic purchasing and invoicing from vendors. 

·         Ensure timely receipt of materials ordered. 

·         Process invoices for materials in a timely fashion.

·         Train and supervise library assistants and other staff members in acquisitions and processing procedures.

·         Maintain acquisitions-related records in the library=s III Millennium ILS system.

·         Maintain acquisitions statistics and produce regular monthly and annual reports, as well as occasional reports requested by the library?s director and/or associate director.

·         Participate with other librarians in faculty liaison program and collection development.  Sort and distribute collection development materials to librarians according to subject specialties.

·         Participate in Reference Desk rotation.

·         Establish and maintain positive working relationships with publishers and vendors. 

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

·         Master of Library Sciences from an ALA-accredited library school

·         Minimum of 1 year of experience in law library acquisitions (3+ years preferred).

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

·         Strong computer knowledge and ability to adapt to new systems.

o   Knowledge of library systems including OCLC.

o   Experience with Innovative Interfaces? Millennium ILS.

o   MS Office Suite and Internet skills.

·         Self starter with service orientation and the ability to work independently.

·         Ability to work well within a team environment and interface with students and staff.

·         Excellent oral, written, and organizational skills.

·         High attention to detail.

·         Flexible and positive attitude ? ability to work well with changing priorities and/or situations.

·         Supervisory experience preferred.

FCSL is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Full post as published by New York Supreme Court Criminal Term Library on April 08, 2009 (boomark / email).