Job description

We are seeking an Acquisition Technician . The Acquisitions Technician position acquires monographic titles in print, microform, and nonbook formats, such as electronic books and DVDs, as requested for the Johns Hopkins University academic community. The position also evaluates, edits, and loads bibliographic records in batch using a variety of software and automation tools.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Orders print and electronic monographic titles in a variety of formats from publishers, book jobbers, auction houses, and private book sellers.
Establishes purchase orders in the Libraries Integrated Library Systems (Horizon) Acquisitions module including adding special handling instructions to orders as appropriate.
Establishes standing orders for monographic series with organizations, publishers, or other vendors.
Investigates out-of-print suppliers for titles no longer published and when possible, obtains out-of-print titles from these suppliers.
Investigates publisher/vendor purchasing options to ensure that the library obtains the best price for purchases balanced with timely delivery of materials.
Order, track and reconcile procurement card purchases.
Evaluates vendor bibliographic records and utilizes software to batch edit vendor files in order to create online purchase order records as well as to update the bibliographic description to conform to local bibliographic control practices prior to their load into the catalog.
Collaborates with the Library Applications Group Library Specialist, and Head of Technical Services and Resource Acquisitions Coordinator to develop customized imports of various vendors, OCLC bibliographic catalog records, as well as authority records.
Monitors routine batch load reports generated by online catalog software and identifies record load problems and makes recommendations for their solution.
Evaluates bibliographic data to ensure accurate description of the purchased titles.
Merges duplicate online catalog records incorporating appropriate data from bibliographic, holdings, and item records to be reflected on remaining record.
Undertakes special projects as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Experience designing or implementing data automation solutions; familiarity with at least one Western or non-Western European language; MARCEdit experience; copy cataloging experience, LC Classification experience.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
Three years related experience.
Additional education may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

BA strongly preferred for this position.
Exceptional analytical ability.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Ability to think logically, work accurately, and concentrate on detail.
Tolerance and flexibility.
Ability to work productively and effectively in a demanding and time sensitive environment.
Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with vendors and library colleagues responding to questions and problems promptly and professionally.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Classified Title: Library Specialist
Working Title: Acquisitions Technician
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OE
Min/Mid/Max Hourly Range: $17.95-$25.30-$32.60 (Commensurate with experience)
Employee Group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F, 8:30am-5:00pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Mount Washington Campus
Department name: Technical Services
Personnel area: Libraries

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion .

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu . For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu .

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ .

The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

To apply, visit https://jobs.jhu.edu/job/Baltimore-Acquisitions-Technician-MD-21209/1006257900/

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