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Under the direction of the Head of Collections and Acquisitions, the Acquisitions and Collections Manager supervises acquisition team members in daily one-time purchases work. Additional responsibilities include searching, ordering, receiving, and cataloging acquired materials for the Libraries' collections; processing invoices and payments for one-time purchases; assisting with print collections projects; and providing training and outreach to liaison librarians performing collection development. Performs other duties as assigned.

35% - Essential - Acquisitions & Collections Manager: Supervises acquisitions staff, with primary responsibilities in book purchase platforms, copy cataloging, ordering, entering invoices, and receiving one-time purchases. Oversees and maintains ordering workflows and documentation. Identifies and troubleshoots ordering and invoicing issues in the Library Services Platform (LSP). Recruits, evaluates, and trains staff for acquisitions.
30% - Essential - Ordering Oversight: Performs bibliographic and price verification, and places orders on publisher/vendor platforms. Checks items ordered against the LSP for duplicate copies. Uses established guidelines to search and select appropriate Library of Congress and copy catalog records from designated systems. Uploads or creates appropriate records into the LSP for English language print & AV materials, as well as rush and time-sensitive orders that can be acquired from vendor system. Retrieves and loads bibliographic records, orders, item records, and invoices into the LSP. Updates holdings in LSP.
15% - Essential - Collections Support: Follows collection management and access policies for withdrawing and relocating library materials, including books and serials being transferred to the libraries' off-site storage facility, and resolve routine problems associated with library materials. Assists with routine database maintenance and authority control activities. Works with Subject Librarians to accept gift materials when appropriate. Coordinates with Libraries' vendors on donations for sale. Pre-checks gift receipts against existing collection and downloads or creates brief bibliographic records.
15% - Essential - Fiscal Responsibilities: Processes invoices for select monographs vendors. Verifies accuracy of invoice amounts and products. Posts payments to LSP. Processes manual payments. Initiates standing orders with continuing resources personnel. Works with vendors and library personnel to resolve problems. Posts payments and reconciles invoices, identifies and resolves problems with shipments, charges, and invoice inconsistencies.
5% - Essential - Training and Outreach: Provides training and support to library faculty serving in subject liaison roles. Serves on relevant committees and task forces. Participates in implementation and training for new purchasing platforms.

Education - Bachelor's Degree - in library science, information science or related field
Work Experience - 2+ years in library systems and operations 

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages Work of Others - Manages work of others including hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitors Budget - Does not provide input but is responsible for monitoring the departmental budget and may oversee fund allocation.

  55% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
  25% - Walk or move about
  20% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
  20% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
  20% - Recognize or inspect visually
  10% - Move, transport, raise or lower
  30% - Extends hands or arms in any direction

   No Work Conditions

Standard Hours: 37.5

Anticipated Hiring Range: $43,800.00 - $60,000.00
 

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

Clemson, SC

February 28, 2025

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.      

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.