Job Description

Acquisitions and Collection Services Librarian

Law School Library, Lincoln Center

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City.  Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools. 

• Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents 
• A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
• As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.  
• University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Hybrid Policy:       

Please review the Hybrid Policy here.

https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/

Position Summary

Reporting to the Head of Collection Services, the Acquisitions and Collection Services Librarian participates in the acquisition process, ensuring that essential legal materials are gathered and made accessible to users.

Essential Functions        

Develops and implements acquisition procedures and strategies in collaboration with the Acquisitions team.

Sets up, troubleshoots, and helps to maintain access to electronic resources.

Collects usage statistics and other metrics to support data-informed decision-making for collection development.

Identifies potential purchases for review by the Collection Development Committee.

Serves as a member of the Collection Development Committee.

Analyzes current collection and potential purchases using Alma’s collection analysis tool.

Maintains the acquisition’s corporate email account.

Organizes and maintains the workflow for acquisition invoices in Alma and Google Drive.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Additional Functions      

• Uploads occasional print and electronic monograph bibliographic records to the library catalog.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience        

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a library technical services department.
• Experience working with an integrated library system or library service platform.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills     

• Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willing to learn new library technology.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience using ExLibris Alma/Primo VE.
• Proficiency with Excel and Google Sheets.
• Knowledge of legal bibliography and publishing.
• Working knowledge of MARC and metadata standards.
• Ability to do copy-cataloging or demonstrated interest in training.

Minimum Starting Salary: $71,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $81,000

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/8363

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools.  It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. 

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

*Please mention you saw this ad on BlacksInAcademia.*

Apply Now