DESCRIPTION
Davidson College Library seeks an Acquisitions & Metadata Specialist to oversee the procurement and processing of new materials (one-time orders) in all formats, supporting the lifecycle of acquisitions from identification, ordering, resource description, invoicing, and shelf-ready processing. As the primary point of contact for purchase requests and incoming items, the Acquisitions & Metadata Specialist will proactively engage with faculty, staff, and students from across campus to expand access to resources and support projects that seek to refine our existing collections with an explicit emphasis on the values of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion.
The Acquisitions & Metadata Specialist collaborates with the Research Collections Strategies team to identify opportunities to rethink the Library’s collection management policies and the connections between resource acquisitions, course reserves, and resource sharing as we move toward the next iteration of Davidson College’s library.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Bachelor's degree; at least one year of related work experience, preferably within a library setting.
Demonstrated understanding of library information & organization principles. Prior experience with copy cataloging and/or metadata description is highly desirable.
Commitment to creating an inclusive environment that values diversity.
Preferred:
Relevant library experience in acquisitions, cataloging, collections, or resource sharing.
Experience using back end functions of library services platforms (Alma / Rialto highly desirable), or related library systems.
Exceptional attention to detail, ability to analyze complex problems and communicate problems clearly.
Familiarity with budget & accounting practices and tools.