Acquisitions Coordinator

The Acquisitions Coordinator at Goldsmiths, University of London will be responsible for acquiring content that supports the university's teaching, learning, and research endeavors. This includes managing all aspects of journals, databases, and stock, liaising with suppliers, and coaching library assistants. The role is part of the Systems and Content team, which is vital in delivering efficient and effective student and academic experience at Goldsmiths.

Key duties include delivering excellent customer service, maintaining in-depth knowledge in their area of work, suggesting improvements for library services, managing all processes of collections lifecycle, selecting appropriate suppliers, maintaining accurate records, establishing relationships with stakeholders, and supporting library projects. Additionally, they will maintain and analyze records and databases, ensure the achievement of all targets, and participate in library engagement activities.

The ideal candidate should have a degree or equivalent experience, a professional qualification in librarianship or information science, and experience in a library or customer service environment. They should also have experience with print and electronic information resources acquisitions and procurement, supervising or training others, and knowledge about how an academic library operates. Desirable skills include attention to detail, strong customer service and communication skills, and the ability to navigate digital and information technologies. The candidate should also show a commitment to service delivery and continuing professional development.