Assistant Acquisitions Librarian

Company Name: Clemson University
Position Title: Assistant Acquisitions Librarian
Location(s): Clemson, South Carolina, United States, 29634

Job Description
Clemson University is seeking a flexible and enthusiastic Librarian to join its Acquisitions Unit. This is a 12-month tenure-track position with faculty rank and status. Clemson library faculty members participate in library-wide planning and governance, work in a shared decision-making environment, and are encouraged to be active in university service and professional organizations.

Required Qualifications/Experience: • ALA-accredited master’s degree • Minimum of one year of experience in Acquisitions • Demonstrated ability to use basic desktop applications such as spreadsheet software • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills • Commitment to quality service • Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently, balance priorities, set and meet deadlines • Ability to meet the requirements of retention and tenure • Experience with standard computer applications, integrated library systems, and internet resources

Preferred Qualifications/Experience: • Library experience with acquisitions, collection management, serials, or electronic resources • Experience with library materials vendors • Experience with III Millennium • Experience with budgeting or accounting • Supervisory experience

Salary and Benefits: Minimum of $42,000; salary and rank commensurate with qualifications. For a full description of this position go to http://www.lib.clemson.edu/acq

Application process: Submit a letter of interest directly addressing the requirements for the position; your résumé; and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references electronically as a single attachment in Word, PDF, or RTF format to comforj@clemson.edu

This information may also be submitted in print to: Jan Comfort, Chair, Assistant Acquisitions Search Committee, RM Cooper Librarym, Box 343001, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-3001, Fax: 864-656-0758.

Applications received or postmarked by January 15, 2010 will be given first consideration.

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