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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><b>University of Central Florida Libraries</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><b>Assistant Librarian, Acquisitions</b></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><b>The Opportunity</b></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries seeks a collaborative and forward-thinking Acquisitions Assistant Librarian
to lead innovative strategies for acquiring physical and digital content. This is a 12-month, non-tenure track faculty appointment. This position offers the opportunity to strategically manage a $9M collections budget, advance research and affordable learning
initiatives, and shape the future of academic collections. The successful candidate will work closely with library leadership, subject librarians, campus stakeholders, and consortia partners to deliver data-informed acquisitions strategies that support UCF’s
teaching and research mission. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><b>Responsibilities</b></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span role="presentation" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Direct the selection and acquisition of physical and digital resources aligned with academic priorities.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span role="presentation" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Optimize purchasing models (firm orders, approval plans, PDA/EBA) to maximize access and return on investment.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span role="presentation" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Manage budget processes and analytics within the library services platform and campus finance system.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span role="presentation" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Supervise and mentor acquisitions team members, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span role="presentation" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Design and implement efficient workflows across enterprise and vendor solution systems.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span role="presentation" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Collaborate on data-driven collection strategies, including selection and deselection.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span role="presentation" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Deliver actionable insights through assessments that support planning, accreditation, and strategic
initiatives.</span></li></ul>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Master’s degree in library and/or information science, or an advanced degree in a relevant field, from an accredited institution.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span role="presentation" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Experience leveraging analytics tools within a library services platform to inform acquisitions decisions.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span role="presentation" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Experience with library budget management, allocations, and analyses.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span role="presentation" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Skilled in vendor relations, including negotiations and product improvements.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span role="presentation" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Experience managing acquisitions workflows within integrated library systems, especially Ex Libris’
Alma.</span></li></ul>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><b>Additional Application Materials Required:</b></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment
opportunities website, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><b><u><a style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" data-auth="NotApplicable" originalsrc="https://ucflib.fyi/job-acquisitions" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWAa89d817a-febf-aaab-3703-93ee1a60d3d1" href="https://ucflib.fyi/job-acquisitions">https://ucflib.fyi/job-acquisitions</a></u></b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">. In
addition to the online application, candidates must upload <i>a cover letter, and current curriculum vitae</i>. The cover letter should address: (1) their interest in the position and (2) relevant qualifications.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations)
documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><b>NOTE:</b> Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission
process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Lauren Kehoe, search chair at
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><u><a style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA55b030ff-f77f-9c58-593d-d63081687605" href="mailto:lauren.kehoe@ucf.edu?subject=Acquisitions%20posting">Lauren.Kehoe@ucf.edu</a></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><b>Special Instructions to the Applicants:</b></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Assistant Librarian salary starts at $60,000</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Application review begins on 10/30/2025.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">For full details and to apply:
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