Head of Acquisitions and Resource Sharing Librarian

🇺🇸 Houston, TX

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $90K - $92K

💻 Operations

🗓️ July 4th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Houston is hiring a Head of Acquisitions and Resource Sharing Librarian. This role involves providing leadership and strategic direction for acquisitions, resource sharing, and course reserves units, managing departmental operations, aligning workflows, preparing financial reports, and fostering vendor and consortium relationships within the library system.

Highlights

Lead acquisitions, resource sharing, and course reserves units within UH Libraries.
Develop and implement strategies for resource access and optimize acquisitions workflows.
Manage budgets, prepare financial reports, and analyze spending patterns.
Build and maintain relationships with vendors, consortia partners, and university campuses.
Oversee personnel management, coaching, and professional development.
Required: ALA-accredited MLS degree, experience in library acquisitions, strategic collaboration, leadership skills, and budget management.
Preferred: Supervisory experience, electronic resource license management, vendor relations, and integration system knowledge (Alma or Voyager).
Salary range: $90,000-$92,000 plus comprehensive benefits and retirement options.
Position carries faculty rank with expectations for service, scholarship, and professional involvement.
Supports ongoing professional development and continuous learning.