ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN

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  1 - 3 Yr      Librarians and related information professionals, Library clerks      Education      Administrative services   
Skills: communication, Managing, Organizing    Posted 11 months ago
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Job Description:

    • 1) Selects and orders books, periodicals, films, and other materials for library: Reviews publishers’ announcements and catalogs, and compiles list of publications to be purchased.
    • 2) Compares selections with card catalog and orders-in-process to avoid duplication.
    • 3) Circulates selection lists to branches and departments for comments.
    • 4) Selects vendors on basis of such factors as discount allowance and delivery dates.
    • 5) Compiles statistics on purchases, such as total purchases, average price, and fund allocations.
  • 6) May recommend acquisition of materials from individuals or organizations or by exchange with other libraries.
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