Resource Sharing and Acquisitions Manager

Job Summary
Sherrod’s Resource Sharing & Acquisitions Manager reports to the Acquisitions & Access Services Coordinator, for managing operations of both the Resource Sharing and the Collection Acquisitions units. Together, these complementary units acquire print and electronic books, journals and other materials for faculty, students, and staff. Reporting to the Acquisitions and Access Services Coordinator (faculty librarian), this position provides operational management and planning required to effectively direct these two units. Responsibilities include training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating full-time staff and student employees.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Financial management and accounting principles related to academic libraries.
• Knowledge of current U.S. copyright laws and guidelines.
• Knowledge of procedures, practices, and terminology related to library fulfillment.
• Knowledge of current library technology and best practices specific to resource sharing and acquisitions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Professional software.
• Ability to evaluate and acquire library materials according to institutional criteria.
• Ability to search online catalogs, abstracting and indexing databases, Google Scholar, WorldCat.
• Ability to prioritize work for efficient and timely processing.
• Ability to work collaboratively to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people and levels of technical literacy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum two years’ experience working in an academic or public library with an integrated library system (relevant part-time, student worker, graduate assistance experience may be considered).
• Minimum of one year working in resource acquisitions, resource sharing, or other relevant functional areas.
• Supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Integrated Library Management Systems.
• Experience in using data reporting and analysis tools in program or operations assessments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Family – Library/Museum Professional 2
• Starting Salary: $47,002.36 Salary Schedules
• For information on benefits please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

Application Instructions

• Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
• Employment contingent on a satisfactory background check.

ETSU is an equal opportunity employer.

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.