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Vanderbilt University Libraries is looking for an Acquisitions Assistant to join us.  For the full position description and link to apply, please visit https://ecsr.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/10002644.

 

Erin

 

Erin Loree | Electronic Resources Librarian

Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries | Vanderbilt University

Baker Building, 110 21^st Ave South, Suite 700, Nashville, TN  37203
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The Acquisitions Assistant performs highly detailed activities related to acquiring and making available to users the library resources necessary to support teaching, learning, and research at Vanderbilt in all formats and a variety of languages. This requires specialized knowledge of record and order maintenance, vendor systems and provider platforms, vendor relations, and software related to this work, as well as the ability to document procedures and train others in these tasks.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preorder review and bibliographic record selection or creation and import of records to library online catalog following departmental procedures and timelines.
• Creation of purchase orders in the library or vendor system following a variety of workflows that vary based on vendor, funding, and material type paying close attention to details. This may include vendor selection and communicating order details to the vendor in an accurate and professional manner.
• Process and pay for new materials upon receipt or when access becomes available in a prompt manner following all departmental and University guidelines.
• Participate in the management of departmental procedures to ensure that all are documented and updated, and as required participate in or lead necessary training.
• Assist in day-to-day projects or troubleshooting of acquisitions and eresource related issues.
• Participate fully and positively in library and team-wide initiatives by assisting in the development and achievement of established goals.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
•  At least one year of relevant experience in a related field, preferably in an academic library setting, is necessary.
• Demonstrated proficiency with office productivity software and common communication tools, as well as the proven ability to work with, adapt to, and train others on new technologies as they evolve is necessary.
• Clear evidence of having worked successfully in an environment requiring strong attention to detail is necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative setting; ability to solve problems in a timely manner and prioritize appropriately is necessary.
• Evidence of excellent communication and interpersonal skills is necessary.
• Ability to identify key bibliographic data in a language other than English is necessary.

 

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

 

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.

 

About Vanderbilt

At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice through:

• Working and growing together as a community of communities... we are One Vanderbilt.
• Providing a work environment where every staff and faculty member can be their authentic and best self, while providing the resources and opportunities to learn and grow.
• Encouraging development, collaboration, and partnership both internally and externally while fostering the value that every member of the Vanderbilt community can lead and grow regardless of title or position.