Acquisitions Supervisor

Colorado College

Colorado Springs

Application Deadline

Apply By Jan 22nd, 2016

Wages

$16.49 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Hours

Not Specified

MLS

Preferred

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Academic

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

Summary Description:

Handles all aspects of the Library’s ordering operations for a wide variety of materials in support of the College’s mission. Sets up, expends and monitors materials funds; manages over 80 endowed funds and other operating funds earmarked for materials. Prepares year-end acquisitions reports; prepares and analyzes financial and bibliographic data and statistics related to acquisitions expenses; serves as the primary bibliographer for the Leisure Reading collection. Supervises and trains one fulltime non-exempt staff.

Additional Info & Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required; two years related experience in the book trade or in a library required; ability to interpret and verify bibliographic records. Independent critical thinking, decision making and problem solving abilities are essential; excellent oral and written communication skills; attention to detail and ability to perform detailed work for extended periods; proficient with computer software programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience working in a networked computer environment and knowledge of file management; excellent customer service and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with specialized library management systems such as Innovative Interfaces preferred. Academic library experience preferred; knowledge of the publishing industry; interest in, and knowledge of, current fiction, literature and book review resources.

HR Info

Full Job Description and Online Application:

https://employment.coloradocollege.edu/postings/2340

Application Deadline is January 22, 2016

Posted Jan 8, 2016