The Acquisitions and Collections Coordinator plays an active role in the success of the Purchase College Library. The Acquisitions and Collections Coordinator has primary responsibility for coordinating and processing the library materials budgets that are managed by librarians, including subscribing, renewing and placing orders for print and electronic books, and media collections and supplies. This position also supports the collecting of COUNTER data and reports for all of the library’s electronic resources each month. The Acquisitions and Collections Specialist will liaise with key stakeholders from various departments across the library, and vendors that support material acquisitions, and database report collecting.
Minimum Salary: $47,261 + $3,087 Location Pay
Qualifications:
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong computer skills (including proficiency with Google Applications, Microsoft Office Products and the Internet), and the ability to easily learn new software.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills using various communication methods (in-person, phone, email, and text).
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in various library units.
• Strong commitment to providing outstanding customer service to the student and faculty community.
• Commitment to diversity, social justice, and equity.
• Ability to meet deadlines and strong time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to a busy work environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a library.
Experience using ExLibris’ Alma/Primo ILS; GOBI
Experience collecting and tabulating COUNTER data and reports
Ability to monitor fiscal affairs and provide information for budget inclusion.
Customer service experience.
Supervisory experience.
Required Documents:
Resume
Cover letter
List of references
