20-Hour Library Resources & Acquisitions Assistant

StartupNWA; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition waivers

12 holidays

Retirement contributions

Job summary

The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is seeking an Electronic Resources and Acquisitions Assistant to support the CERAL team. You will help maintain access to electronic journals and databases, assist with acquisitions, and contribute to departmental projects through precise data entry and organized record-keeping.

This on-site, part-time role requires 20 hours per week with strong attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel, and the ability to collaborate with campus partners

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalency; three years of combined postsecondary education and related experience; include data entry, tracking, records maintenance, or quality-control work in a database or library system.
• Preferred Qualifications: experience with a library services platform or ILS; Alma experience preferred; data-entry, tracking, or QA in a database or document management system; experience researching publisher/vendor info; experience in libraries, higher education, acquisitions, IT, or detail-oriented admin environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the Continuing Electronic Resources and Acquisitions and Licensing (CERAL) team with reliable access to electronic journals and databases.
• Assist with acquisition workflows and departmental projects; perform structured, detail-oriented work using spreadsheets and library systems.
• Provide backup support within the department; maintain effective collegial working relationships; ensure 20 hours on-site per week.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Three years of combined postsecondary education and related experience

Tools

Alma

Library systems

Job description

The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is seeking an Electronic Resources and Acquisitions Assistant to support the CERAL team. You will help maintain access to electronic journals and databases, assist with acquisitions, and contribute to departmental projects through precise data entry and organized record-keeping.

This on-site, part-time role requires 20 hours per week with strong attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel, and the ability to collaborate with campus partners