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Work Location
0030 LSU Library Pay Grade: Professional Hourly Job Description: The Acquisitions and Database Maintenance Specialist provides operational support for library collection management through acquisitions processing and bibliographic record maintenance. This position performs routine and complex acquisitions functions for print and electronic resources while also conducting copy cataloging and metadata maintenance to ensure timely discovery of library materials. Reporting to the Acquisitions Librarian in coordination with the Director of Collection Services, the position works collaboratively across Collection Services and related library units to support efficient technical services workflows and user access.
Responsibilities
40% Copy Cataloging & Metadata Perform copy cataloging for monographs and other library materials using national standards and local practices. Import, edit, and maintain MARC bibliographic, holdings, and item records. Apply classification systems and subject headings (e.g., Library of Congress Classification and Subject Headings). Resolve routine cataloging and database maintenance issues. 35% Acquisitions Process orders for print, electronic, and continuing resources using the library services platform (e.g. SirsiDynix, Alma). Create and maintain purchase orders, vendor records, and fund information. Monitor order statuses, shipments, invoices, and claims. Resolve routine ordering and invoice discrepancies with vendors. Support approval plans, firm orders, standing orders, and gifts workflows. 20% Operations Participate in collections services workflow planning and process improvement efforts. Compile routine statistics and reports related to acquisitions and cataloging activities. 5% Other duties as assigned. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of library or highly relevant work experience.
Experience
working in a library technical services environment or related administrative/data management setting. At least four years of library experience may qualify as a substitute for the required degree LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description. Preferred qualifications:
Experience
with library acquisitions, copy cataloging, or metadata work in an academic library.
Experience
working in the Alma ILS environment. Knowledge of MARC records, Library of Congress classification, and library metadata standards.
Experience
processing invoices, purchase orders, or financial records. Additional Job Description: Special Instructions: "Please provide a cover letter, resume, and (3) professional references. Attach pdf document(s) under the ""Resume/CV"" section of your application. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application. However, official transcripts are required prior to hire. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact libadminsvs@lsu.edu " Skills Needed: Preferred Skills: Posting Date: July 10, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): November 7, 2026 Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits
- LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement. Essential Position (Y/N): LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions. HCM Contact Information: For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting. LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.