Reporting to the Assistant Director of Collections for Acquisitions and Licensing, the Acquisitions Librarian plays a key leadership role in shaping and overseeing the Libraries' acquisitions strategy for purchased and licensed content. This position is responsible for streamlining resource procurement processes, assisting in managing the collections budget, and supporting collection development to align with the Libraries's goals. The Acquisitions Librarian also fosters strong vendor relationships, addresses order and payment issues, and ensures effective collaboration across departments. Additionally, the role includes staff leadership, including hiring, training, and performance management of a small staff, while contributing to library-wide planning, governance, and ongoing professional development. 

Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for this position should review the long advertisement at http://www.libs.uga.edu/jobs, and apply through UGA’s application portal at: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/417724 

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