Acquisitions Librarian - Job at George Washington University in Washington, DC

Acquisitions Librarian

Washington, DC

Posted 11 days ago

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I. RECRUITMENT PLAN

Posting Number:	F002390
Academic Title:	Acquisitions Librarian
Rank:	Open Rank
Administrative Title:
Discipline	Law
Specialty:	Library Acquisitions
Contract Type:	Librarian
Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Proposed Start Date:	06/17/2024
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Position Description Summary:	The Jacob Burns Law Library at the George Washington University Law School is accepting applications for the position of Acquisitions Librarian to begin as early as June 17, 2024. As a member of the library's collaborative Resource Management Services team, the individual in this position oversees matters relating to the library's acquisitions operation in support of the study and research needs of the GW Law community. Established in 1865, the George Washington University Law School is the oldest law school in the nation's capital. The Law School is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a charter member of the Association of American Law Schools. GW Law is an urban campus located in downtown DC's Foggy Bottom neighborhood, near to a vibrant mix of museums, restaurants, government and international organizations, the White House, and more. Additional information about the Law School can be found at . The Law Library supports the curricular and teaching requirements of the Law School, the research and publication needs of the law faculty, and the study and research needs of the law students; and provides to the scholarly community at large access to a research collection of material about the law and its history. Additional information about the Law Library can be found at. Please note that initially the librarian in this position will be required to work at the university's Foggy Bottom campus in Washington, DC; the ability to work a hybrid schedule including a combination of on-campus and remote work in the future will be assessed and determined by the supervisor in accordance with Law School and University policies.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:	Essential duties and responsibilities: Oversees the Acquisitions operation, including coordination of workflow and evaluation of staff Coordinates with colleagues from other library departments in connection with acquisitions- and continuing resource- related activities affecting those departments Monitors the collection budget, including assisting with reconciling university accounting with internal library accounting Tracks expenditures as needed Ensures the integrity of order records, including assigning appropriate funding codes Establishes and ensures good working relationships with vendors; addresses vendor issues involving orders, receipts, and/or payments; and evaluates vendor performance Oversees acquisitions activity, including placing GW Procurement Card (P-Card) orders Ensures good working relationships with Accounts Payable and addresses internal and external accounting issues Electronically transmits weekly file of payment requests to Accounts Payable Applications Support staff, monitors responses from the results reports, makes adjustments to internal library order records, as needed, and supplies data to Applications Support for registration of vendors Participates in formulating departmental procedures Runs statistical reports as needed Participates in other university, law school, library activities and/or serves on professional association committees; and Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:	Graduate degree in library or information science (e.g., MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution Minimum of two years of post-graduate degree experience in libraries, and Knowledge of the U.S and foreign publishing industries
Advertised Salary:	Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Other Benefits:
Other Information:	Preferred qualifications: Experience acquiring legal materials Basic accounting knowledge Experience with OCLC and an integrated library system One year of supervisory experience Reading knowledge of one or more European languages Demonstrated attentiveness to detail Demonstrated time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills Writing skills and oral communication skills that demonstrate the ability to convey information clearly and accurately with customers, colleagues, supervisors, and others Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team Experience in an academic and/or law library environment Demonstrated superior interpersonal and customer service skills Proficiency in using common office productivity and collaboration software as well as an ability to learn and adapt to new software systems
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Please complete an online application to include uploading a resume and cover letter and providing contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin May 27, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.
Department Link:	https://www.law.gwu.edu/library
Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled:	Yes
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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Job Summary

Company

George Washington University

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

Master's Degree

Required Experience

2+ years