Library Acquisitions Specialist

Library Acquisitions Specialist

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Full-Time

Monday – Friday, 8 – 5

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and world—this is the place where you belong.

Now is your opportunity to work behind the scenes in one of the most dynamic departments on campus. We are seeking a self-reliant problem solver for the position who wants to jump right in with our needs. You will be working with both print and electronic resources throughout their lifecycle, as a part of a library community managing a collection of research materials representing diverse voices, perspectives and disciplines. Processing invoices and payments, tracking subscriptions and new purchases, recording cost data, editing holdings information and troubleshooting issues are all in days’ work of supporting research and learning goals at a medium sized research institution. Open the next chapter of your life with this position and apply!

Provides specialized guidance and knowledge in one (1) or more major library administrative services or programs.

Plans, evaluates, coordinates, and/or implements programs which provide service for library patrons and/or external partners.
Serves as the subject matter expert on cross-disciplinary initiatives utilizing innovative technological advancements.
May train faculty, staff and students in the use of print and digital retrieval processes.
May conduct specific project or product research to address patron and University concerns and service needs.

Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence. WSU is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State University recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be the place where our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving diversity of our society. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn, work, live and play.

Bachelor’s degree in related field by hire date

Two (2) years of experience in library setting or related field. Every 15 hours of graduate college coursework beyond a bachelor’s degree can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

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Workspace is in an open office environment with partitions between desks. All personnel work in proximity to other staff so a person in this position will hear moderate work related office conversation, equipment noise, and occasional sound from outside the building. The work area has LED lighting; natural lighting is not adjacent to most desks. The Library is an older building with inconsistent air circulation patterns and both hot and cold spots. Some dust will exist in the office environment.

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Pay range begins at $15.34 per hour and is commensurate with experience

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Wichita State University and the State of Kansas offer a variety of benefit programs which are designed to enhance employment. Many of these benefits are available immediately and some with a wait period.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision and supplemental coverage offerings
• Retirement plan with generous employer contributions
• Basic employer-paid life insurance and optional life insurance
• Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance Program
• Generous time off accruals
• Full time 12-month employees typically accrue 22 vacation days and 12 days of sick leave per year in addition to 8 annual paid holidays designated by the State of Kansas.
• Additional holidays and/or a discretionary day can be granted by the governor each year.
• Part-time employee accruals are on a pro-rated basis.
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Shared Leave Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on campus and throughout Wichita through ShockerStart

You can find more information on benefits in the New/Prospective Employee Benefits Guide.