Library Acquisitions & Collections Processing Analyst

CSU Careers•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Library Acquisitions & Collections Processing Analyst manages functions related to acquiring library materials in a variety of formats, including print, electronic monographs, electronic collections, and database subscriptions. The role manages and oversees daily library acquisitions operations, including ordering, vendor record maintenance, claiming, and analytics reporting for one-time and subscription orders of licensed collections and databases, electronic books, electronic journals, and print materials. Under the general direction of the Head of Collections, Discovery, and Content Management (CDCM), the analyst helps lead CDCM staff and provides direction to student assistants involved in library material acquisitions and processing. The position tracks and reports acquisition expenditures, supports inventory management and maintenance, creates analytical reports, assists with library donation processing, and contributes to developing procedures and best practices. The incumbent communicates with internal constituents and external vendors and publishers, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in library acquisitions, including acquisition processing, fiscal administration, and electronic resource management.
Thorough knowledge of library acquisition processes, fund structures, and financial management within library services platforms; Alma is preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of acquisition data, analytical functions, and descriptive metadata standards, including RDA, MARC/MARC21, Dewey Decimal Classification, and Library of Congress Classification systems.
In-depth knowledge of electronic resources, including databases, journals, eBooks, and streaming media, and their acquisition and management requirements.
Proficiency in library management systems, databases, software applications, and related technologies.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, customer service, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to independently perform complex library acquisition functions; analyze acquisition data; coordinate invoicing, payment processing, and related fiscal activities; and interpret and apply policies and procedures.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing operational needs with minimal supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, work independently and collaboratively with colleagues and campus partners, and provide responsive, professional service.
Demonstrated interest and/or ability to work in a multicultural/multiethnic environment.
Satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, before employment.
Must reside in California upon hire; CSU-related work may not be performed outside California.
Must comply with mandated reporter requirements under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and CSU Executive Order 1083.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing acquisitions in an academic consortia environment.
Strong commitment to responsive, timely, and proactive service to foster student success.
Administrative and supervisory experience and good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Manage acquisition of library materials in print and electronic formats, including monographs, collections, and database subscriptions.
Oversee daily acquisitions operations, including ordering, vendor record maintenance, claiming, and analytics reporting for one-time and subscription orders.
Help lead CDCM staff members and direct student assistants involved in acquisitions and processing.
Track and report acquisition expenditures.
Support inventory management and maintenance.
Create analytical reports.
Assist with library donation processing.
Help develop procedures and best practices for acquisitions and collections processing.
Coordinate invoicing, payment processing, and related fiscal activities with the Library Administrative Office.
Communicate orally and in writing with internal constituents and external vendors and publishers.
Perform other duties as assigned.