Acquisitions Coordinator

York is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet and our future. Under the direction of the manager, the Acquisitions Coordinator coordinates the operational activities supporting library acquisitions, including acquisition order processing, electronic resources processing, cataloguing workflows, and the maintenance of bibliographic records. The role serves as the primary point of contact for internal library departments, ensuring the timely coordination of services and the provision of accurate information. Additionally, the role supports the Manager by coordinating workflow priorities, scheduling work, providing training and guidance to full-time and part-time staff, and monitoring the financial administration of library acquisitions through the reconciliation of purchasing accounts and processing of online payments. To be considered for this opportunity, you will bring the following: Education: University degree in a related field or an equivalent of 4 years recent experience (defined as within the last five years) working at York University and performing the same or similar tasks. This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below. Experience: Two (2) years recent related library experience, including Bibliographic searching and copy cataloguing to RDA standards with MARC coding within an on-line library system. Experience coordinating workflow. Knowledge: Effective organizational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines Effective communication skills, including the ability to interact with internal and external individuals with tact, diplomacy and a high level of customer service Effective problem-solving skills Attention to detail and accuracy Intermediate MS Office (Word, Excel) Knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices For full position details, including skills and knowledge requirements, and to apply to this exciting opportunity visit the External Career Portal (www.yorku.ca/jobs) and refer to posting 114742. We offer comprehensive benefits and access to superb educational and recreational facilities. For more information on what York has to offer U please visit: http://hr.info.yorku.ca/benefits/

The Acquisitions Coordinator manages operational activities for library acquisitions, including order processing, cataloguing workflows, and bibliographic record maintenance. The role also involves coordinating staff priorities, providing training, and overseeing the financial administration of purchasing accounts.

Candidates must have a university degree or equivalent experience, along with at least two years of related library experience in bibliographic searching and copy cataloguing. Proficiency in RDA standards, MARC coding, and basic bookkeeping is required.

• Comprehensive Benefits • Educational Facilities • Recreational Facilities

• Service à la clientèleSouhaitée
• Financial ReconciliationSouhaitée
• Résolution de problèmesSouhaitée
• MS-OfficeSouhaitée
• Tenue de livresSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Acquisitions Coordination
• Electronic Resources Processing
• Cataloguing Workflows
• Bibliographic Records Maintenance
• RDA Standards
• MARC Coding
• Workflow Coordination
• Bookkeeping
• MS Office
• Customer Service
• Problem Solving
• Financial Reconciliation

• Education
• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

1 oct. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Associate