Position

Acquisitions Assistant, Library

Employment Status

Non-exempt, 12-month position

Position Summary

This position is responsible for work in Acquisitions and other Technical Service areas. In Acquisitions, this position assists with the processes related to ordering and processing all formats of library materials for Owens Library and Horace Mann Library.

Essential Functions

1. Process orders for new library materials and maintain accurate records using Innovative Millennium Acquisition module and OCLC Connexion. Tasks include but are not limited to searching OCLC Connexion, creating, downloading and editing order records and transmitting orders electronically
2. Determine correct vendors selection per unit guidelines when ordering library materials
3. Enter potential materials orders into vendor order database (currently Title Source III)
4. Oversee receipt of library materials checking for defects/damage, missing items and accuracy of order. Update Millennium Acquisition module and route library materials for review by Collection Management Team Leader
5. Communicate with vendors to correct ordering and receiving errors
6. Ensure physical processing of library materials is completed in a timely manner
7. Oversee notifying faculty of newly acquired library materials
8. Assist with processing electronic resources as assigned
9. Prepare books to be rebound for bindery
10. Oversee the inventory of library collections
11. Train and share supervision of student assistants assigned to Acquisitions
12. Serve on the Technical Services team
13. Perform occasional evening and weekend duties if required
14. Perform other duties and assignments as required

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma
Experience: Technical training or experience in related fields
Skills: Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; intermediate knowledge of computer programs including Word, Outlook and Excel; excellent keyboarding skills including 10 key; ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks; ability to operate independently; problem solving ability; ability to follow directions and report on potential problems; attention to detail with good communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: One year of library experience using an automated library system (preferably Innovative Interfaces); knowledge of Library of Congress Subject headings and MARC formats
Skills: Experienced user of Innovative Millennium modules: Acquisitions and Cataloging

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises student assistants

Typical Physical Demands

Occasional lifting or moving 25-35 pounds; ability to retrieve materials from low and high shelves; push book carts; unpack boxes and move books; sitting and keyboarding at computer for significant periods of time

Date Available

After September 1, 2008

Application Deadline

For maximum consideration, apply before August 22, 2008

Salary

Competitive market based

To Apply

Click here to submit a Northwest application and also submit a letter of application, resume and the names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references to mdrake@nwmissouri.edu. You may also contact the Office of Human Resources at (660) 562-1127 or mdrake@nwmissouri.edu for more information.