The purpose of the Acquisitions Paraprofessional is to manage all library purchases including library information resources, maintain library budget information, collect and maintain accurate library financial records and statistics, and provide general library business clerical support. This position works collaboratively with library cataloging staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Receives requests for library materials and performs pre-order research and verification of bibliographic data in electronic resources such as local on-line catalog, OCLC, and the Internet; identifies vendors and locates university vendor codes in EagleNet, as well as confirming availability of materials.
2. Enters orders in the library’s on-line catalog and acquisition system. Identifies funds for payment and notifies supervisor of funds status.
3. Monitors open orders. Communicates with university faculty and staff and external vendors to clarify status of requests, orders, and payments.
4. Receives materials, updates on-line file and enters invoices in on-line system. Sorts and distributes materials for cataloging and processing.
5. Matches invoices to payment vouchers, exports invoice data to EagleNet according to established procedures and sends invoices to Accounts Payable for payment.
6. Confirms that invoices were paid properly in EagleNet; confirms receipt of material for advance payments to vendors and confirms receipt of materials for prepayments to specialized distributors.
7. Resolves problems and answers questions from requesters, vendors, and other library staff. Returns incorrect materials, tracks payments, and maintains appropriate support files such as vendor catalogs, correspondence and addresses.
8. Enters rush orders on demand, verifies status of orders and invoices. Merges duplicate records for coworkers.
9. Advises collection development staff, librarians, and faculty about availability of new materials. Sorts and distributes publishers’ and vendors’ catalogs and notices.
10. Monitors and maintains Library budget information.
11. Processes library cash deposits.
12. Monitors and maintains Library office supplies.
13. Records and maintains accurate statistics on area activities and produces relevant reports.
14. Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist with special projects and initiatives as needed or directed.
2. Exhibits student centeredness in the performance of all job duties.
3. Treats others with respect; understands the impact of culture/background on the behavior of others; respects differences among the Life community and demonstrates inclusive behavior.
4. Anticipates, listens to, understands, and responds to customer needs. Delivers work products and services to customers in a way that reflects positively upon the department and the University.
5. Modifies shifts as needed during quarterly extended hours and breaks.