Acquisitions amp; Access Specialist, UT Libraries
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The Acquisitions and Access Specialist supports the acquisition, processing, maintenance, preservation, and accessibility of physical and electronic library collections. The role monitors purchases and subscriptions through their lifecycle, maintains acquisitions information in Alma, processes physical materials, and performs advanced package reconciliation and electronic-resource access troubleshooting. It also contributes to projects, meetings, committees, and training as directed.
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Supports the acquisition, processing, maintenance, preservation, and accessibility of library collections in all formats, including physical and electronic resources. Monitors the full lifecycle of one-time and continuing resource purchases and subscriptions, intervening and troubleshooting as required to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment. Maintains accurate and up-to-date information on acquisitions and continuing resources in the librarys integrated library system (Alma). Refers complex issues to supervisors as needed.Receives, handles, and processes physical library materials to ensure the timely availability of complete holdings, including the selection, collation, handling, and preparation of materials for binding to support the continued integrity and accessibility of library collections. Performs advanced work with package reconciliation and troubleshooting electronic resource access issues.Maintains awareness of emerging technologies, standards, and technical issues relating to the procurement, management, and maintenance of library collections in all formats, including physical and electronic resources.Undertakes project-based work as required to accommodate evolving library priorities and policy or procedural changes.Participates in department meetings. Serves on committees, task forces, and working groups related to departmental responsibilities. Attends training initiatives as directed by the supervisor, unit head, or head of content management.Other related functions as assigned.
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