Radford University
Overview
Title:
Serials & Acquisitions Librarian
Application Review Date:
September 17, 2025
Campus Location:
Radford City - Main Campus
Radford University Libraries seeks a collaborative, service-oriented librarian to procure and enable discovery and access of journals and databases towards fostering inclusive learning and student success. Reporting to the Head of Collection and Technical Services, the position ensures fiscal responsibility for over $1,000,000; manages the daily invoicing, ordering, cancellations, holdings, and rights management for all subscriptions; has oversight over monographic acquisitions; and participates in electronic resources troubleshooting. The Serials & Acquisitions Librarian cooperates with others in the department and works closely with vendors and Radford University faculty and staff. This is a twelve-month, non-tenured professional faculty position with a starting rank based on experience and qualifications. It includes responsibilities for collection development, university service, and professional contributions.
This position works extensively on OCLC's WorldShare Management Services library services platform, in eVA (Virginia's eProcurement Marketplace), and with MS Excel spreadsheets. This is a great position for a librarian who likes working with people, puzzles, numbers, and spreadsheets.
Responsibilities
Procure and enable discovery and access of journals and databases to support inclusive learning and student success.
Ensure fiscal responsibility for subscriptions (over $1,000,000): daily invoicing, ordering, cancellations, holdings, and rights management.
Oversee monographic acquisitions.
Participate in electronic resources troubleshooting.
Collaborate with department colleagues and work closely with vendors, faculty, and staff.
Contribute to collection development, university service, and professional contributions as a twelve-month, non-tenured professional faculty member.
Utilize OCLC WorldShare Management Services, Virginia eProcurement Marketplace (eVA), and MS Excel in daily workflows.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree from an American Library Association-accredited program.
Effective oral and written communication skills through a variety of communication methods.
Evidence of being able to develop and maintain successful professional interpersonal relationships.
Experience working with financial or other numerical data.
Ability to adapt rapidly to changing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with subscriptions.
Experience managing electronic journal or database holdings.
Experience working in library acquisitions or cataloging.
Knowledge of MARC and RDA.
Bookkeeping experience.
Customer service experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants Required documents:
Cover Letter
CV or Resume
List of 3 or More References
Transcripts-Grad Level
Employment Conditions
Is this position Grant Funded:
No
Is this position restricted:
No
Is this position eligible for telework:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Months per Year:
12
Statement of Economic Interest Required:
No
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Work Classification:
Administrative & Professional Faculty
Normal Work Schedule:
Employee Classification:
Professional - Lecturer
Department:
Library
Salary:
$54,533-$68,174
Department Contacts Department Contact Name:
Summer Young
Department Contact Phone:
540-831-5471
Department Contact Email:
sryoung3@radford.edu
Equal Opportunity and Compliance Equal Opportunity Statement:
Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.
Clery Statement In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.
Reasonable Accommodation If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.
Criminal Background Check Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Serials & Acquisitions Librarian
Application Review Date:
September 17, 2025
Campus Location:
Radford City - Main Campus
Radford University Libraries seeks a collaborative, service-oriented librarian to procure and enable discovery and access of journals and databases towards fostering inclusive learning and student success. Reporting to the Head of Collection and Technical Services, the position ensures fiscal responsibility for over $1,000,000; manages the daily invoicing, ordering, cancellations, holdings, and rights management for all subscriptions; has oversight over monographic acquisitions; and participates in electronic resources troubleshooting. The Serials & Acquisitions Librarian cooperates with others in the department and works closely with vendors and Radford University faculty and staff. This is a twelve-month, non-tenured professional faculty position with a starting rank based on experience and qualifications. It includes responsibilities for collection development, university service, and professional contributions.
This position works extensively on OCLC's WorldShare Management Services library services platform, in eVA (Virginia's eProcurement Marketplace), and with MS Excel spreadsheets. This is a great position for a librarian who likes working with people, puzzles, numbers, and spreadsheets.
Responsibilities
Procure and enable discovery and access of journals and databases to support inclusive learning and student success.
Ensure fiscal responsibility for subscriptions (over $1,000,000): daily invoicing, ordering, cancellations, holdings, and rights management.
Oversee monographic acquisitions.
Participate in electronic resources troubleshooting.
Collaborate with department colleagues and work closely with vendors, faculty, and staff.
Contribute to collection development, university service, and professional contributions as a twelve-month, non-tenured professional faculty member.
Utilize OCLC WorldShare Management Services, Virginia eProcurement Marketplace (eVA), and MS Excel in daily workflows.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree from an American Library Association-accredited program.
Effective oral and written communication skills through a variety of communication methods.
Evidence of being able to develop and maintain successful professional interpersonal relationships.
Experience working with financial or other numerical data.
Ability to adapt rapidly to changing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with subscriptions.
Experience managing electronic journal or database holdings.
Experience working in library acquisitions or cataloging.
Knowledge of MARC and RDA.
Bookkeeping experience.
Customer service experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants Required documents:
Cover Letter
CV or Resume
List of 3 or More References
Transcripts-Grad Level
Employment Conditions
Is this position Grant Funded:
No
Is this position restricted:
No
Is this position eligible for telework:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Months per Year:
12
Statement of Economic Interest Required:
No
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Work Classification:
Administrative & Professional Faculty
Normal Work Schedule:
Employee Classification:
Professional - Lecturer
Department:
Library
Salary:
$54,533-$68,174
Department Contacts Department Contact Name:
Summer Young
Department Contact Phone:
540-831-5471
Department Contact Email:
sryoung3@radford.edu
Equal Opportunity and Compliance Equal Opportunity Statement:
Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.
Clery Statement In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.
Reasonable Accommodation If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.
Criminal Background Check Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.
#J-18808-Ljbffr