Hourly - Electronic Resources and 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

Closing Date:

11/05/2026

Type of Position:

Staff - Clerical

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

Department:

Electronic Resources and Acquisitions Assistants

Department's Website:

https://libraries.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Electronic Resources and Acquisitions Assistant supports the Continuing Electronic Resources and Acquisitions and Licensing (CERAL) team. This position helps maintain reliable access to electronic journals and databases, supports accessibility and information security review process, and assists with acquisition workflows and departmental projects as assigned. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: performing structured, detail-oriented work using spreadsheets, library systems, and other productivity tools. The role will provide backup support to the Electronic Resources and Licensing Assistant and other roles within the department as needed. This position requires 20 hours of on-site work per week. Regular, reliable attendance and the ability to maintain effective, collegial working relationships are essential job functions. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency
• Three years of combined postsecondary education and related experience, including at least one year of experience performing data entry, tracking, records maintenance, or quality-control work in a database, library system, or document management system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on a library services platform or integrated library system; experience with Alma is preferred.
• Experience with data entry, tracking, or quality control in a database or document management system
• Experience researching publisher or vendor websites to locate contact information, technical documentation, or compliance-related materials.
• Experience working in a library, higher education, acquisitions, technical services, information technology, or another detail-oriented administrative environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Ability to organize and maintain files and records accurately
• Strong attention to detail in written work
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally.
• Computer skills, including ability to learn new systems
• Accuracy and attention to detail in repetitive tasks
• Ability to work independently within established procedures and collaborate effectively with colleagues and campus partners to solve problems

Salary Information:

$21.00 per hour

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

No