Library Technician II - Acquisitions & E-Resources

Responsibilities

• Perform paraprofessional duties related to library acquisitions, electronic resources, and continuing resources.
• Process orders and renew new and existing continuing resources.
• Verify invoice payments and correspond with providers regarding adjustments.
• Monitor missing print issues or volumes and communicate with the serials technician.
• Manage orders and cancellations for current subscriptions and backfiles.
• Troubleshoot electronic resource access problems and coordinate with vendors.
• Manage site license agreements and ensure IP addresses are correctly updated for campus access.
• Maintain the e-resources knowledge base to ensure timely activation and discoverability.
• Collect and provide e-resource usage reports to liaison librarians.

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent library experience.
• 1-2 years of library technician experience.
• High degree of accuracy in data and administrative tasks.
• Proficiency in keyboarding, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong proofreading skills.
• Note: Candidates must pass keyboarding, Word, Excel, and proofreading tests to be considered for an interview.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with an integrated library system (ILS) or electronic resources management platform.
• Experience communicating directly with library vendors.
• Experience working with MARC bibliographic records.
• Ability to identify key information on domestic and international invoices.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of $24.92.
• Excellent comprehensive benefits package.

About the Company

Oberlin College Libraries provides essential academic resources and support to the Oberlin community. The Terrell Library serves as a central hub for research, learning, and discovery.