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Manager of Acquisitions/Serials at the Rochester Institute of Technology

 

See this page for additional information about RIT Libraries, Acquisitions and Serials, and to apply: https://library.rit.edu/job-man-acq-ser

 

Detailed Job Description

 

Responsible for the leadership and management of the Acquisitions/Serials department which provides all library materials through purchase needed to support the RIT Curriculum and student and faculty research and scholarship.  With the Director of RIT Libraries, responsible for the prudent fiscal oversight and management of the library's $2.5+ million materials budget.  Working with the staff of the Research and Instruction Services department, responsible for collection analysis of the Wallace Library holdings.

 

Essential Responsibilities

 

·        Provide leadership, direction and budgetary oversight for the operations and personnel of RIT Libraries' Acquisitions/Serials department. Administer, lead and manage the permanent staff and student employees which may include interns and co-op students. Establish performance standards and initiatives, and support staff development.  Establish standards, procedures, and direction for Acquisitions/Serials in support of RIT Libraries'  goals and mission. Identify goals and set priorities that ensure a high level of service. Engage in and lead team in process and service improvements, pro-actively respond to user concerns and needs.

·        Select, communicate with (including some negotiations not handled by the Electronic Resources Librarian,) and monitor appropriate vendors of monograph and serials materials.  Review and oversee the placement of all monograph and serials materials orders requested by the librarian college liaisons. Make recommendations and implement new products and practices as appropriate to provide best, most cost effective products and services available for our constituents. Determine the best balance of loan/licensed/purchase of materials in regards to cost effectiveness and ease of access for users.

·        Provide prudent fiscal management of the library’s 2.5+ million-dollar materials budget, and maintain fiscal accountability for the serials, monographs, bindery, microfilm, new programs, and special funds. Work closely with the Electronic Resources Librarian and the Director of RIT Libraries in this area.

·        Perform collection analysis and assessment, and oversee general collection development initiatives and collection management projects, in coordination with the library subject specialists and other associated library departments.

·        Manage the effective use of the Integrated Library System’s acquisitions and serials modules related to monographic and serials ordering, funds management, invoice payments and serials check-in. Investigate new software options and evaluate workflows to determine if implementation will optimize departmental operations.

·        Serve as a member of RIT Libraries Management Team responsible for the strategic leadership and direction of RIT Libraries and its services.

·        Advise the RIT Libraries Management Team on services and new and emerging trends and technologies related to materials acquisition, electronic access and distribution.

·        Participate in setting organization-wide goals, policies, and services as a member of the RIT Libraries’ management team.

·        Cultivate and maintain internal and external relationships and serve on appropriate committees to enhance and promote the services of the department.

·        Work closely with other RIT Libraries teams to assess their needs related to acquisitions/serials. Represent RIT Libraries on campus and at local, regional and national levels in areas relating to acquisitions, serials and interlibrary loan.

 

Required Minimum Qualifications

 

MLS or equivalent.

 

3+ years of professional experience in an academic library in the following areas:

·        Selection of library resources in all formats, and ability to work effectively with vendors

·        Thorough understanding of publishing and library acquisitions issues, trends and practices.

·        Demonstrated knowledge of fund management and accounting principles.

·        Familiarity with information resource structures, and core resources that support general reference services.

·        Detailed knowledge and experience with an integrated library system and electronic resource management system.

 

Other Skills

• Adept in successfully creating and working in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise, train and manage staff and student employees
• Proficient in the use and manipulation of spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize information, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of relevant software applications and computer hardware/peripherals.
• Ability to assess and integrate appropriate complex and rapidly–evolving technologies into the library’s collections and acquisitions workflows.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skill, both verbal and written.

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

• 1-3 years supervising professional librarians in an academic library
• 1-3 years using qualitative and quantitative data to make improvements to user centered services
• Effective management of budgets and department resources.

 

 

 

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Bonnie J. M. Swoger

Associate Director of RIT Libraries

Wallace Library

Rochester Institute of Technology

bonnie.swoger@rit.edu

Twitter: @bonnieswoger