Resource Sharing Specialist- Sorting & Materials Retrieval/Main Library
Date Posted: 8/20/2026
POSITION SUMMARY: The Resource Sharing Specialist oversees the Library's Resource Sharing service and coordinates with branch staff and other institutions to borrow and lend materials statewide.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Processes requests from other library systems for Library materials.
- Processes customer requests for materials not owned by the Library.
- Helps prepare SearchOhio and OhioLink materials for shipping.
- Reviews and maintains records as needed for incoming and outgoing SearchOhio and OhioLink requests.
- Tracks overdue shared materials.
- Prepares invoices for shared materials and prepares receipts for checks received.
- Provides leadership and directs the work of Grade 1 - 4 staff when designated and assists with their training.
- Serves as the person in charge in the absence of leadership as assigned.
- Places work tickets for SearchOhio catalog and circulation issues.
- Assists in developing and making recommendations for new Library procedures pertaining to SearchOhio and OhioLink.
- Interprets and explains policies and procedures to customers and staff.
- Resolves customer issues and complaints.
- Compiles statistics. Runs and distributes various reports for collection maintenance.
- Answers customers' reference questions in person and on the telephone using materials in various formats.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Skill in customer service.
- Ability to work independently and with coworkers in a wide variety of situations with minimal supervision.
- Ability to use all technology applicable to the essential functions of the job and commonly used by the Library.
- Lifting objects more than 50 pounds and carrying them short distances [50 feet or less] is required. Pushing carts of library materials up to 150 pounds is required.
- Working irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, is required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required.
- Certifications or licensure: None.
- Years of relevant experience: Two or more years is required.
- Years of experience supervising: None.
- Experience with resource sharing, especially SearchOhio and OhioLink functions, including searching the SearchOhio and OhioLink union catalogs, is required.
- Familiarity with ILL management software is preferred.
- Driver''s license: A driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the Library's insurance provider, or the employee must independently meet transportation requirements associated with the position.
JOB LOCATION
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time
EDUCATION
High School graduate or equivalent
HOURS
40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.
SALARY
Grade 5: $19.40 - $28.13 per hour
Deadline
9/3/2026
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer