Have you ever wanted to live New York City adjacent? All the benefits of the city without the 500 square foot apartment? Well, now could be the time! 

The Hofstra Law Library is hiring. The Law Library's collaborative spirit and flexible working environment provide a great work life balance. Located in Hempstead, NY, on a beautiful campus, close to 2 international airports, and the famous Hamptons, the generous vacation schedule allows ample time for exploration of local and far-off destinations.  

Please see the below job description for details and if you have any questions, feel free to contact Jacob Nunnally at jacob.i.nunnally@hofstra.edu.  

Maurice A. Deane School of Law 

Acquisitions and Electronic Resources Management Librarian  

The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University seeks applications for the position of Acquisitions and Electronic Resources Management Librarian. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Access and Collection Services, the Acquisitions Librarian has primary responsibility for acquiring all print and electronic resources; renewal of serials and databases; payment and tracking of invoices; maintaining acquisitions data and records; harvesting and analyzing electronic resources usage statistics; and vendor interaction.  

The Acquisitions Librarian coordinates with the Assistant Director to monitor the acquisitions budget; troubleshoot electronic resources access problems;  batch upload/delete MARC record updates; manage the Law School's digital repository on bepress; assist users in accessing library resources at the Circulation desk; perform other responsibilities as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the library; and continue intellectual and professional growth through involvement in professional associations relevant to the demands of the position and fostering strong working relationships with colleagues in other academic law libraries. 

The Acquisitions and Electronic Resources Management Librarian is part of the Access & Collections Services team and works with the Assistant Director to coordinate five Access & Collection Services staff and works collaboratively with all library team members in carrying out the long and short term objectives and goals of the library and the Law School.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• A Master's Degree in Library and Information Science or Knowledge Management from an ALA accredited school or foreign equivalent.  
• Working knowledge of integrated library systems as used by technical services and collection management units, including statistical and fund maintenance, proxy servers, reporting functions, and the structure and management of online catalogs.  
• Knowledge of OCLC.  
• An aptitude for and interest in project planning and management, as well as excellent organizational, time-management, and analytical skills.  
• Demonstrated professional written and oral communication skills.  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, within a collegial environment. 
• A strong work ethic and commitment to excellent service. 
• Ability to engage in the pursuit of excellence with a spirit of kindness and collaboration.  

  Preferred Qualifications:  

• Two years of experience in academic or law related libraries. 
• Knowledge of standard and emerging cataloging principles and metadata schemes. 
• Experience maintaining an integrated library system. 
• Experience with Digital Commons and understanding of copyright application to institutional repositories. 

Link to Posting and Application: 

hofstra.peopleadmin.com/postings/458 

Review of applications will begin on Monday, October 24, 2022. The proposed start date is negotiable.  

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities to apply.
 

Submit specified application materials to jacob.i.nunnally@hofstra.edu.