Acquisitions Specialist III

Acquisitions Specialist III

Salary

$18.62 Hourly

Location

Library! - Main Branch, Boise, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

23 -07637

Department

Library

Division

Acquisitions-Technical Srvcs

Opening Date

06/29/2026

Closing Date

7/13/2026 12:00 PM Mountain

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Summary Statement

Join the Boise Public Librarys Downtown team as an Acquisitions Specialist III, where youll play a vital role in connecting our community with the resources they need. Behind every book, audiobook, movie, and digital resource is a dedicated professional ensuring materials are accurately cataloged, processed, and ready for discovery.

Were looking for someone with experience managing complex records and maintaining accurate data, ideally in a library technical services, acquisitions, or cataloging environment. We also encourage candidates with experience in archives, records management, metadata, information management, document control, technical inventory systems, or other detail-intensive roles where precision, organization, and data quality are essential. Candidates with a proven ability to maintain accurate, searchable, and well-organized information in complex systems are encouraged to apply, regardless of industry.

Youll thrive in this role if you enjoy solving complex organizational challenges, take pride in producing high-quality work, and want to support lifelong learning and equitable access to information. In return, youll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while collaborating with a dedicated team committed to exceptional public service.

Please submit a cover letter along with your resume in order to be considered.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• High school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in a library or related environment with exposure to complex classification systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

Why the City of Boise?

The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

• Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your family
• PERSI retirement plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Disclaimer: This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours' notice will be provided prior to closing. Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.

Essential Functions

Receives library materials in all formats and verifies their condition and suitability for use in the library. Reviews purchase orders to ensure the accuracy of items. Locates correct bibliographic records to import into the ILS. Creates item records, ensures holdings are correct, merges records as needed and identifies any ongoing issues for cleanup to maintain the integrity of the data in the ILS. Maintains local cataloging requirements by adding data points for searchability. Handles complex issues with records, and refers only the most complex problems to a cataloger.

Physically processes materials using established procedures. Performs daily quality assurance checks on entries completed by other staff. Maintains data for statistical reports. Assists with interlibrary load processes, which may include working directly with customers to provide patient and tactful service.

Works on initiatives including but not limited to bindery, mending, call number reassignments, curating digital recommendation lists and mail distribution. Participates on library-wide teams.

Assists with library-wide procurement functions for supplies including minor and major equipment. May interact with vendors. Interacts with delivery personnel and signs for supplies and deliveries.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Additional Required Knowledge, Experience and Training

Knowledge of:

• Standard library procedures, policies and materials
• Basic bibliographic record format, library cataloging and current classification systems
• Customer service techniques
• Computer usage including related software.

Ability to:

• Learn and use changing library systems
• Interpret and understand bibliographic and item records
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Organize work and manage multiple priorities
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
• Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor, and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Post-high school education or coursework in library science or information technology and five years of experience in a library technical services environment working with library materials and utilizing vendors online systems.

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is always lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, frequently lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds and rarely lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds. Also, the employee is frequently pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds and occasionally pushing/pulling up to 101+ pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate and rarely very loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids and chemicals. Exposure to varied weather conditions such as uneven sidewalks and icy conditions during winters between parking lot and building entry. Watch for traffic when assisting donors with unloading of donated materials.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
• Low-cost dental and vision options
• Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investment Plans:

• Required participation in PERSI Base Plan retirement benefits with standard employee and City contribution rates
• 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match
• 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

• Up to $500 cash per year for participants
• Alternative transportation incentives

Paid Leave - City employees receive generous paid leave:

• 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
• 12 paid holidays every year
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

• Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free local bus pass
• Corporate discount programs
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues

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Please describe your experience working with library systems, bibliographic records, or other structured record-keeping systems. Include the tools you've used and the types of tasks you performed

02

This position requires working independently for extended periods while managing multiple priorities and making sound decisions within established procedures. Describe a time when you worked with minimal supervision. How did you stay organized, make decisions, and know when to seek assistance?

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Which of the following best describes your professional experience performing detailed, accuracy-driven records work?

• My primary job responsibilities included creating, maintaining, or quality checking complex records, catalogs, metadata, or structured information systems.
• Maintaining complex records, catalogs, metadata, or structured information systems was a significant part of my job responsibilities, but not my primary responsibility.
• I occasionally updated or maintained records or information systems, but these duties were not a significant part of my position.
• My previous positions did not include maintaining detailed records or structured information systems as part of my regular job duties.

Required Question

Employer City of Boise

Address 625 W Idaho St

Boise, Idaho, 83702

Website http://www.cityofboise.org