Greetings Colleagues, Stefanie Taylor, Dean of University Libraries, Alcorn State University (MS), forwards the following position announcement: Acquisitions Librarian. Share broadly with your network. LaTasha Position Announcement: Acquisitions Librarian https://jobopps.alcorn.edu/postings/5835 Job Title Librarian, Acquisitions FLSA Status Exempt Posted Salary Range Commensurate with Experience Employment Status Full Time Department University Libraries Job Summary The principal purpose of the Acquisitions Librarian is to select and recommend titles for purchasing materials to the academic needs of the library users. Knowledge Skills and Abilities * Knowledge of University and State purchasing and accounting regulations particularly in regard to the acquisition of library resources * Knowledge of emerging trends and best practices in academic librarianship, instructional design, and outcomes-based assessment practices * Knowledge of library policies and procedures * Knowledge of University and State purchasing and accounting regulations, particularly in regard to the acquisitions of library resources * Ability to use MS Office Products, including Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel * Effective communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal * Ability to plan, schedule and organize work * Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks concurrently Essential Job Functions * Manages and supervises the day-to-day activities of the acquisitions department, to include ordering, receiving and maintaining the list of available resources * Develops and formulates rules and regulations, adhering to high quality standards that ensure smooth flow of the acquisition department * Implements strategies to ensure professional development * Manages expenditures and plans budgets * Interviews, recruits and recommends hiring of acquisition staff members; trains staff * Organizes, manages and delegates the work load ensuring that the goals and objectives of the University are achieved * Works closely with librarians with acquisition of materials to support the University curriculum * Serves as a consultant for faculty and staff in the acquisitions of departmental resources * Teaches scheduled classes Qualifications * Master's Degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited school * Two (2) years' experience providing library instruction * Three (3) years' professional experience in the field of Library and Information Science * Demonstrated experience using current educational technologies and multimedia tools to deliver or enhance teaching, learning, and/or user services in both physical and online environments Click here for more information and to apply - https://jobopps.alcorn.edu/postings/5835 [cid:d7f05361-cb27-41a9-8d39-545f71003ff1] Stefanie L. Taylor, MMS, MLIS Dean of University Libraries JD Boyd Library sltaylor@alcorn.edu<mailto:sltaylor@alcorn.edu> Phone: 601-877-6351 1000 ASU Drive Lorman, MS 39096 www.alcorn.edu<http://www.alcorn.edu>