Assistant Librarian - Acquisition

Beirut Arab University

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with publishers and vendors to obtain quotations and information about new publications.
• Verify the availability of requested materials in the library collection before initiating any purchase request.
• Evaluate offers from different publishers and select the most cost-effective option.
• Utilize the Koha Integrated Library System (ILS) to manage acquisition processes and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate with the academic staff to identify and prioritize their resource requests.
• Review and monitor the library s acquisition budget, ensuring that purchase requests align with the allocated funds for each faculty or department.
• Ensure that the items ordered match the specifications requested and follow up with suppliers as needed.
• Facilitate the transfer of received materials including books and journals to the cataloging department for processing.
• Notify the academic staff upon the arrival and availability of newly acquired resources.
• Maintain awareness of major international publishing platforms such as Amazon and other global book suppliers.
• Demonstrate familiarity with major academic databases and digital resources.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments and acquisitions across all library branches and faculties