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Acquisitions Assistant
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201407187643 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | $51,615 - $75,377 |
Position Information
The University of California, Riverside Library welcomes applicants for the position of Acquisitions Assistant, to perform the tasks involved in ordering and receiving library resources (primarily books and serials in print and digital formats), including some cataloging on receipt, as a member of the Acquisitions unit,. We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented individual, who can contribute effectively and independently to fast-paced work in a rapidly-changing team environment.
Successful applicant must pass a background check.
Successful applicant must pass a background check.
Minimum Requirements
Understanding of library operations and procedures, particularly acquisitions and technical services, and experience using an integrated library system.
Knowledge of serial, standing order, and monographic materials, including format, identification, publishers, and other characteristics.
Knowledge of basic cataloging rules and standards (including RDA, AACR2, LCSH, LC Classification, and MARC21) and cataloging tools (including RDA Toolkit, Cataloger Desktop, Classification Web, and OCLC).
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work successfully in an intensely collaborative environment with a broad range of people from culturally diverse backgrounds including colleagues, administrators, and students.
Ability to operate a personal computer/workstation, including effective use of Microsoft Office software (especially MS Word and MS Excel) and network applications such as electronic mail, internet browsers, websites, etc.
Skill in performing under conditions of frequent interruptions and following through on assignments with minimal supervision, including the ability to set priorities to accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities.
Accuracy and attention to detail in following guidelines and procedures, completing forms, entering data, etc.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to compose correspondence (in appropriate, grammatical standard English) with vendors and others.
Knowledge of serial, standing order, and monographic materials, including format, identification, publishers, and other characteristics.
Knowledge of basic cataloging rules and standards (including RDA, AACR2, LCSH, LC Classification, and MARC21) and cataloging tools (including RDA Toolkit, Cataloger Desktop, Classification Web, and OCLC).
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work successfully in an intensely collaborative environment with a broad range of people from culturally diverse backgrounds including colleagues, administrators, and students.
Ability to operate a personal computer/workstation, including effective use of Microsoft Office software (especially MS Word and MS Excel) and network applications such as electronic mail, internet browsers, websites, etc.
Skill in performing under conditions of frequent interruptions and following through on assignments with minimal supervision, including the ability to set priorities to accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities.
Accuracy and attention to detail in following guidelines and procedures, completing forms, entering data, etc.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to compose correspondence (in appropriate, grammatical standard English) with vendors and others.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor degree or equivalent.
Experience with the Millennium integrated library system, with knowledge of acquisitions and/or serials modules.
Experience in approving invoices, initiating library subscriptions, renewals, cancellations, placing firm orders, processing book and serial receipts, cataloging upon receipt.
Thorough understanding of MARC format for bibliographic records, item records, and serial check-in records.
Creative problem-solving skills, and flexibility to adapt to a changing work environment, including changes in guidelines and workflow.
Experience with the Millennium integrated library system, with knowledge of acquisitions and/or serials modules.
Experience in approving invoices, initiating library subscriptions, renewals, cancellations, placing firm orders, processing book and serial receipts, cataloging upon receipt.
Thorough understanding of MARC format for bibliographic records, item records, and serial check-in records.
Creative problem-solving skills, and flexibility to adapt to a changing work environment, including changes in guidelines and workflow.
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history and culture. UCR gives every student the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #8 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2012-13). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.
UCR is ranked 46th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2012-13) and is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #8 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2012-13). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.
UCR is ranked 46th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2012-13) and is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview