Dynamic Acquisitions & E-Resources Library Technician

Oberlin College Development; Oberlin, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Oberlin College Libraries invites applications for Library Technician II in the Terrell Library. This is a full time, 12-month, continuing Administrative Assistant role reporting to the Head of Acquisitions, Gifts, E-resources & Serials.

Responsibilities include renewing resources, verifying invoices, and maintaining e-resource access and usage data. The position emphasizes accuracy, workflow documentation, and collaboration with liaison librarians.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent library experience; typically gained with 1–2 years in library tasks under some supervision.
• Experience with electronic resources management and MARC bibliographic records is desirable.
• Ability to identify key information on both domestic and international invoices for payments.

Responsibilities

• Renews all existing continuing resources and verifies invoice payments; communicates with providers about adjustments.
• Ensures renewals occur on time and maintains access for on-campus and proxy users.
• Maintains e-resource knowledge base and discovery layer accuracy; analyzes usage data with liaisons.

Education

College degree or equivalent library experience

Job description

Oberlin College Libraries invites applications for Library Technician II in the Terrell Library. This is a full time, 12-month, continuing Administrative Assistant role reporting to the Head of Acquisitions, Gifts, E-resources & Serials.

Responsibilities include renewing resources, verifying invoices, and maintaining e-resource access and usage data. The position emphasizes accuracy, workflow documentation, and collaboration with liaison librarians.