Resource Acquisitions Specialist

Department: University Libraries

Campus

Location:

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: $17.73 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, evenings and weekends as required.;work is performed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement:No export control requirement.

When faculty, students, researchers, and staff need access to information resources that support learning, teaching, research, and innovation, our Resource Acquisitions Specialist will ensure those materials are identified, acquired, licensed, and made available efficiently and cost-effectively. By coordinating acquisitions activities, managing vendor partnerships, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with institutional policies and budgets, this role helps provide a robust and accessible library collection that meets the evolving needs of the university community.
If you are a problem solver who is highly organized, detail oriented, adept at managing multiple priorities, and skilled at improving processes and coordinating resources that contribute to our departmental success then you are the person we are looking for.

This is an in-person position.

Performs a variety of professional and administrative duties that facilitate the operations of a function(s), program(s), and/or department(s).

Supports the programs and services provided by the department(s) by performing varied or related processes which may include creating and maintaining databases and websites, monitoring, facilitating, and enforcing compliance with established criteria, guidelines and standards, etc. May coordinate, attend, prepare materials for and/or take minutes at meetings and special events. May prepare or assist in the preparation of budgets, grant applications, proposals, status reports and/or financial statements.

May identify and pursue ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative procedures used by students, faculty, visitors and staff. May order and maintain sufficient inventory of office supplies and equipment. May be assigned to lead, assist, coordinate or support special projects as needed.

Enter or modify data in databases and applications
Search databases and the internet for bibliographic data or other data in support of library systems (ex.
Catalog) or applications
Interpret and apply policies, best practices and procedures
Attend department and unit meetings, training sessions and special events
Maintain data on unit activities and prepare routine reports
Identify and report on recommendations for continuous improvement of the unit’s efficiency and
effectiveness
Monitor unit supplies
Order office supplies as necessary
Participate in unit and departmental projects
Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in general office, clerical, administrative support or related field

None

Demonstrates experience working in databases, including accurate data entry and searching
Excellent attention to detail; ability to maintain high level of quality
Ability to enter metadata using established standards and best practices
Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills in English; strong interpersonal skills
Ability to learn new skills, technology, and computer applications quickly
Ability to adapt to new practice and theory
Demonstrates experience working well independently and in teams with varied user communities
Ability to operate office equipment (including, but not limited to, computers, photocopiers, and scanners)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Strong customer service orientation
Strong problem-solving, organizational and analytical skills
Effective web and scholarly database searching
Ability to interpret bibliographic data correctly
Ability to work in a high production environment

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.