Library Services Associate, Acquisitions and Cataloging; Extended Temporary; Updated

Library Services Associate, Acquisitions and Cataloging (Extended Temporary)

The University of Arizona Libraries are enterprising partners in advancing the University's priorities by promoting inquiry, creative endeavor, scholarly communication, and lifelong learning. Serving as an intellectual crossroads of the University, the Libraries support innovative interdisciplinary research and scholarship while providing resources and services that enrich both the Arizona community and a global academic audience.

The University of Arizona's Libraries invites you to apply for the role of Library Services Associate, Acquisitions and Cataloging. In this role, you will serve as an integral member of the Collection Services department, with primary responsibility in the acquisition and description of materials in all formats for the UA Libraries. Your primary focus will be on acquisitions activities, with acquisition duties taking priority over cataloging and description work due to time-sensitive processing requirements.

The first review of applications will begin on August 10, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members;

retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please visit the provided link.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reviews requests for library materials submitted by library selectors, faculty, and students; assesses availability; locates appropriate vendors; and communicates with requesters to problem-solve requests.
• Places firm orders for material in all formats, creates order records in the Library Services Platform (LSP), monitors order fulfillment, and communicates with vendors as needed to resolve issues.
• Interacts with a variety of vendors and vendor systems and continually monitors and responds to changes in vendors, vendor contracts, and vendor services.
• Receives and reconciles invoices in preparation for payment processing in accounting.
• Participates in the workflows that maintain the Libraries' demand-driven, evidence-based, approval, and other acquisitions programs.
• Catalogs materials in all formats and accurately assigns Library of Congress classifications and subject headings.
• Participates in technical services cleanup work, including reclassing, record remediation, and holdings problem-solving activities that support University of Arizona Libraries print initiatives in collaboration with the Discovery Unit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of library tools, systems, and resources related to acquisitions and cataloging functions in academic libraries.
• Knowledge of applying appropriate metadata standards and classification schema, especially MARC, Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), and Library of Congress Classification (LCC).
• Ability to follow current best practices in library technical services operations, procedures and policies.
• Ability in using software for cataloging, word processing, spreadsheets, data management, and decision support.
• Ability to interpret information and extract data from computer databases using various search criteria.
• Ability to learn new processes, adapt to change, and continuously improve performance.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, optimism, flexibility, and follow-through.
• Excellent analytical, time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, one that values and leverages the benefits of a variety of perspectives.
• Ability to demonstrate positive attitude and…