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Illinois State University

Acquisitions Specialist

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What they do

A Librarian helps people find information that they need in a library or in other collections or sources, including electronic databases. Organizes and catalogues library materials, plans library programs, and orders new materials or equipment. May work in school libraries or special information centers within government agencies or businesses; may specialize as a law librarian or medical librarian.

$58,765 / year median in Illinois

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, United States Job Description This position is responsible for the acquisition of monographic library resources in all formats and languages and is responsible for receiving, processing, maintaining and updating the purchase order records for serial publications in all formats in the online library system. This work includes verifying information needed to accurately order requested resources, selecting and placing orders with the most appropriate source for purchase, and recording purchase information through creation of the purchase order, in the integrated library system. This position is also responsible for verifying order selections to avoid errors and detect duplications. Additional duties include strong interpersonal, computer, clerical, and organizational skills. This position also serves as a backup for other Acquisitions staff members.
Additional Information University Benefit Highlights:
  • Insurance benefits , including health, dental, vision, and life
  • Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
  • Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
  • Paid holiday / administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
  • Paid benefit time Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.
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