Acquisitions Technician at Harrisburg University – Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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Acquisitions Technician
POSITION SUMMARY
Assists with the maintenance of library collections and electronic resources, including library discovery services, databases, and the university’s institutional repository. Processes interlibrary loan requests and textbook orders. Supports the life cycle of electronic resources including trials, activation/deactivation, and troubleshooting. Obtains usage statistics for assessment and renewal decisions. Keeps current on enhancements to library systems. Maintains policies and procedures. Catalogs a small physical collection and deaccessions library materials. Communicates effectively with external and internal audiences. Participates on library special projects.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
· Resume or CV
· Cover letter describing how the candidate’s qualifications meet the requirements of the position
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Electronic resources maintenance and troubleshooting
2. Processes interlibrary loan borrowing and lending requests, and textbook orders
3. Maintains accurate holdings information
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
1. Experience on a library’s technical services team
2. Familiarity with library operational systems, such as OCLC, EBSCOAdmin or Collections Manager, Digital Commons, etc.
3. Experience or aptitude with ILL systems
4. Organization and time management skills
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Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17101, United States region.