Acquisitions And Erm Specialist (Library Services Specialist Iii)

Position Summary

Under lead direction of the Head of Content Organization and Management in coordination with the Head of Collections, the Acquisitions and ERM Specialist is responsible for: ordering, receiving library materials; downloading bibliographic records in the library management system (LMS); processing materials and preparing them for use; activating electronic resources; verifying accuracy of materials received against orders placed; monitoring expenditures and processing vendor invoices for payment; submitting purchase requisitions and master vendor agreements; troubleshooting problems with vendors; managing licenses in Alma; coordinating budget allocations and expenditures in conjunction with Collection Development; compiling data for annual statistics and audit reports; and applying standards and business practices in accordance with campus requirements and state law. Works in close collaboration with the Acquisitions and ERM Coordinator, the Unit Heads, and the library's Director of Financial Operations and Human Resources on finance tasks, procurement and payment methods in the acquisition of materials, budget allocations as provided, approval of expenditures and reporting.

This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position. This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.

The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

Content Organization and Management (COM) comprises the acquisitions, electronic resource management (ERM), and cataloging functions of the library. The unit consists of 5.0 FTE faculty librarians, and 6.75 FTE Library Service Specialists, with occasional temporary LSS Staff and a number of student employees. This unit is responsible for acquiring, describing, and managing new books and continuing resources in all formats, and maintains data in library systems. The unit, which handles work for both the SDSU and Imperial Valley  libraries, collaborates with librarians and other teams within the library to find, acquire, describe, organize and maintain the materials that support the learning, teaching, and scholarship activities of the university's students, faculty, and staff.  

As a Hispanic-Serving Institution located on the traditional lands of the indigenous Kumeyaay people, San Diego State University Library is deeply committed to supporting our diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We strive to honor the broadest range of intersectional identities and diverse social and historical experiences expressed across our campus and pay particular attention to the myriad forms of structural, systemic, and historic oppression that impact our campus community. We are an organization of information professionals dedicated to empowering others to access, interpret, and create knowledge that encourages evidence-based analysis and respectful scholarly debate.

We do this by intentionally developing a vibrant collection of print and electronic resources and unique special collections that reflect and amplify the diversity of SDSU. Our collection spans a spectrum of scholarly perspectives and disciplines. Per the American Libraries Association's Library Bill of Rights, we support intellectual freedom within an environment of academic freedom and neither censor nor limit access to information while protecting the privacy of our users.

We develop comprehensive services that contribute to student success, including information literacy instruction, student research engagement, providing access to affordable educational materials, ensuring accessibility across a range of abilities, and providing the technologies necessary for student retention and persistence. We strive to support the success of the whole student both in and out of the classroom by creating programming and spaces that support student wellness and promote lifelong learning.

We collaborate with faculty to fulfill SDSU's teaching and research missions. We emphasize the importance of information literacy and provide faculty with the support structures necessary to advance their curricular and research agendas.

We strive to make the library welcoming and accessible to everyone, including members of the public. We intentionally create physical and virtual environments that provide a sense of belonging for all, from the people who greet our community members, to our graphics, informational messages, artwork, furnishings, and facilities.

We invest in our employees through practices that advance diversity in hiring, retention, and promotion. We mentor each other and our student assistants in exploring career opportunities in libraries and celebrate the range of experiences, training, and expertise that we all bring to our positions. We encourage our colleagues to develop cultural competencies so that the Library "reflects the diverse communities we serve."

We believe that the library is the heart of the university, and we work tirelessly to make sure the SDSU Library continues to be a site of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

For more information regarding the University Library Department,  click here.

Education and Experience

These qualifications normally would be obtained through the completion of a high school education or equivalent certification plus two to three years of related library and/or clerical experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Key Qualifications

• Experience maintaining positive and professional relations with library vendors, publishers, and other university departments (such as accounts payable, procurement).
• Experience adapting to constant technological and procedural change, to learn and use new or different systems and interfaces and to optimize work efficiency.
• General knowledge of campus accounting system, ORACLE, Access Online (procurement card) and iProcurement.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret chronology and enumeration patterns of serials and to set up predictive check-in and claiming programs.
• Knowledge of World Wide Web and library catalog search strategies and the ability to search titles in the library catalog and vendor databases.
• Skilled in paying attention to details; maintaining consistent and accurate data and codes in LMS order, check-in, binding, payment records.
• Skilled in accurately processing invoices for serial material purchases.
• Working knowledge of CSU system-wide policies with regards to Acquisitions and ERM.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,300 per month. 

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,775 - $6,960 per month. 

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU's Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on January 26, 2024. To receive full consideration, apply by January 25, 2024.  The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Olma Javonillo at ojavonillo@gmail.com.