Lead Librarian Acquisitions

Lead Librarian for Acquisitions

Location:

Syracuse, NY, United States

Job # 042389
Department Code:
Department: SU Libraries
Campus:
Syracuse, NY
Commitment to On-Campus

Experience:

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in‑person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.
Pay Range: $68,500 - $78,500
Pay Determination:
Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate's education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university's strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level: 00
FLSA Status:
Exempt

Hours:

Standard University business hours (37.5 hours per week). 8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year); 8:00am - 4:30pm (summer). Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type: Full-time
Unionized Position Code:
Not Applicable

The Syracuse University Libraries invites applications for the Lead Librarian for Acquisitions. Under the direction of the Head of Acquisitions and Cataloging, the Lead Librarian is responsible for the acquisitions of all materials purchased via the multi‑million dollar collections budget. This position supervises acquisitions staff who have primary responsibility for monograph purchasing and serial maintenance. Responsibilities include communicating with hundreds of vendors worldwide, purchasing and renewing content in all formats, gathering and approving all invoices, and facilitating license agreements through the University’s protocols.

Best combination of:

• Significant understanding of:
  • Contemporary trends in academic library acquisition models.
  • Academic libraries collections budgeting.
  • Contemporary trends in access models for electronic resources.
  • Academic libraries licensing processes, issues and trends.
• Ability to:
  • Effectively problem solve and develop new strategies to meet organizational needs for resource description.
  • Meet promotion requirements.
  • Work effectively with a variety of internal stakeholders and external vendors.
  • Work cooperatively in a demanding and rapidly changing environment.
  • Take a broad view of library, university, and academic issues.
  • Work effectively in a collegial team environment to explore and promote the application of new technologies.
• Demonstrated:
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with both internal colleagues and external.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to communicate findings and influence decision making.
  • Effective time management and organizational skills.
  • Commitment to providing responsible and innovative services and collections to a campus welcoming to all.
  • Knowledge of library and standard office software programs.

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