[Eril-l] Position opening: Miami University, Oxford, OH - Acquisitions and Access Librarian

[Bazeley, Jennifer]

Complete information is available online:
https://miamioh.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=6672.

Review of applications will begin January 22, 2019.

*Job Description *
Miami University Libraries (Oxford, Ohio) seeks a flexible,
forward-thinking, knowledgeable, and service-minded colleague in the role
of Acquisitions & Access Librarian. The position reports to the head of the
Access and Borrow Department (A&B). This position carries responsibilities
for scholarly activities and/or professional services for promotion and
continuing contract.

The Acquisitions & Access Librarian will review and reinvent acquisitions
within a dynamic, service-oriented environment. The result of a recent
libraries-wide reorganization, the A&B department combines technical
services (acquisitions, cataloging, serials, e-resources, discovery) and
access services (circulation, reserves, document delivery) and works to
streamline provision and support of information and resources to library
patrons. The new hire will have opportunities to maximize staff
efficiencies and integrate departmental resources into acquisitions
workflows and processes.

The successful candidate will be familiar with (and/or will have the
ability to learn) knowledge competencies outlined in the Core Competencies
for Acquisitions Professionals (https://alair.ala.org/handle/11213/9058)
created by the ALA ALCTS Education Committee of the Acquisitions Section.

*Minimum Qualifications:*
Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program.
1 year experience performing acquisitions or technical services work in an
academic library, or equivalent.
Knowledge of current issues and trends in acquisitions, collection
management, scholarly communication, and automation technologies commonly
used in Technical Services (e.g., macros, APIs, EDI, etc.).
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a complex
changing environment and complete tasks according to an established
timeframe.
Demonstrated ability to perform accurate and detail-oriented work,
including strong analytical and problem solving skills and use of data to
make analysis-driven decisions.
Proven communication and interpersonal skills evidenced by the ability to
work cooperatively and maintain effective working relationships with
vendors, colleagues, faculty, students, and staff.
Commitment to participate in appropriate professional service and conduct
research and scholarship, demonstrating ability to meet the Libraries’
promotion and continuing contract requirements (see
http://www.lib.miamioh.edu/about/larps.pdf).

*Preferred Qualifications:*
Experience with GOBI, III Sierra, and/or OCLC Connexion.
Experience working in a library that is a member of a consortium.
Demonstrated ability to devise innovative and creative solutions to
problems and take well-informed risks.
Demonstrated experience working with technical services automation (e.g.,
macros, APIs, EDI, etc.).
Demonstrated experience in negotiating with vendors and publishers.
Demonstrated knowledge of issues related to contract and license
interpretation.
Demonstrated experience working with non-English language materials and
vendors.

Required Documents: Cover Letter, List of Three References, Resume
Special Instructions to Applicant: Direct inquiries to Donna Richardson at
petermda at miamioh.edu
Application Types Accepted: Unclassified
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