Library Specialist-Resource Acquisition and Description

Posting Details

Position Information

Winthrop Position Title

Library Specialist-Resource Acquisition and Description

State Title

Library Specialist

State Class Code

CD20

State Pay Band

04

Annual Salary/Hiring Range

$39,798

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Technical and Digital Initiatives, the Library Specialist for Resource Acquisition & Description supports development and maintenance of the library's collection and access to library resources.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and one year of professional library experience or high school diploma and five years of professional library experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of coursework in Library and Information Science.

Experience with OCLC Bibliographic Formats and Standards and AACR2.

Experience with a library management system.

At least one year of supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Summary

Knowledge of library organization, procedures and services.

Effective organizational skills.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Ability to train and supervise student employees.

Ability to analyze complex problems and conceptualize solutions.

Ability to work independently and with a high degree of accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail.

Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, co-workers and the general public.

Ability to lift moderate weight (up to 50 pounds) and push book trucks with library materials.

Ability to learn computers and basic software programs, including word processing and spreadsheets.

Job Summary

Performs bibliographic management operations: reviews and/or updates bibliographic, holding, and item records; imports and/or overlays bibliographic records; and confirms or updates authorized headings.

Performs original cataloging on an as-needed basis.

Maintains the integrity of the library's online catalog by identifying issues with bibliographic, holding and item records and taking the appropriate action.

Performs record cleanup and maintenance projects as needed and/or assigned.

Physically receives resources received by the library (journals, newspapers, serials, monographs, etc.).

Completes appropriate physical processing of resources, as determined by their format.

Identifies, verifies and resolves problems related to accessing the library's electronic resources.

Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates student employees.

Provides assistance with budget tracking and reporting.

Travel/Overtime Requirements

License/Certification

Type of Position

Classified

Position Status

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week

37.5

Months per Year

12

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2026027S

Open Date

10/24/2025

Close Date

11/10/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE

* A resume will not be reviewed to determine whether an applicant meets the qualifications outlined in the job vacancy notice (posting).

* Responses to supplemental questions are considered part of the application; failure to respond will result in disqualification.

NOTICE