Acquisitions Specialist III

Summary Statement

Join the Boise Public Library's Downtown team as an Acquisitions Specialist III, where you'll play a vital role in connecting our community with the resources they need.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• High school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in a library or related environment with exposure to complex classification systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge Of Standard library procedures, policies and materials
• Basic bibliographic record format, library cataloging and current classification systems
• Computer usage including related software
• Ability to: Learn and use changing library systems
• Interpret and understand bibliographic and item records
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Organize work and manage multiple priorities
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance

Special Requirements

• Applicants Must Be Able To Pass City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

Why the City of Boise?

• Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your family
• PERSI retirement plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Essential Functions

• Receives library materials in all formats and verifies their condition and suitability for use in the library.
• Reviews purchase orders to ensure the accuracy of items.
• Locates correct bibliographic records to import into the ILS.
• Creates item records, ensures holdings are correct, merges records as needed and identifies any ongoing issues for cleanup to maintain the integrity of the data in the ILS.
• Maintains local cataloging requirements by adding data points for searchability.
• Handles complex issues with records, and refers only the most complex problems to a cataloger.
• Physically processes materials using established procedures.
• Performs daily quality assurance checks on entries completed by other staff.
• Maintains data for statistical reports.
• Affords assistance with interlibrary load processes, which may include working directly with customers to provide patient and tactful service.
• Works on initiatives including but not limited to bindery, mending, call number reassignments, curating digital recommendation lists and mail distribution.
• Participates on library-wide teams.
• Affords assistance with library-wide procurement functions for supplies including minor and major equipment.
• May interact with vendors.
• Interacts with delivery personnel and signs for supplies and deliveries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.