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JOB TITLE
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ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN
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JOB POSITION
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ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN
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JOB INDUSTRIES
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LIBRARY
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JOB DESCRIPTION (DUTIES, RESPONSABILITIES AND TASKS)
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- May recommend acquisition of materials from individuals or organizations or by exchange with other libraries. .
- Compiles statistics on purchases, such as total purchases, average price, and fund allocations.
- Selects vendors on basis of such factors as discount allowance and delivery dates.
- Circulates selection lists to branches and departments for comments.
- Compares selections with card catalog and orders-in-process to avoid duplication.
- Reviews publishers' announcements and catalogs, and compiles list of publications to be purchased.
- Selects and orders books, periodicals, films, and other materials for library.
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