Acquisitions Officer

The University of Salford is looking to hire an Acquisitions Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering the purchase of information/learning resource material and contributing to cataloguing and access management functions associated with these purchases. They will manage staff, liaise with suppliers, contribute to policy formation, and participate in delivering user support. They will also be expected to monitor developments in the field of resource acquisition and make recommendations for continuous improvement. The role requires a graduate qualification (or professional equivalent) with substantial experience in a library, computing, or relevant information environment. The candidate should have experience of acquisition and serials procedures, managing supplier relationships and budgets, and cataloguing. They should also have knowledge of current developments in the higher education learning resources market, including e-books and e-journals.