Resource Sharing Specialist - Sorting & Materials Retrieval/Main Library

Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library is seeking a Resource Sharing Specialist for Sorting & Materials Retrieval at the Main Library in Cincinnati, OH. The role focuses on coordinating borrowing and lending statewide and overseeing the library's Resource Sharing service.

You will process interlibrary loan requests, prepare SearchOhio and OhioLink materials for shipping, and maintain accurate loan records. Evening and weekend hours are required.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience with resource sharing, especially SearchOhio and OhioLink.
• Driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work includes evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Process requests from other libraries for Library materials.
• Process customer requests for materials not owned by the Library.
• Prepare SearchOhio and OhioLink materials for shipping.
• Maintain records for incoming/outgoing SearchOhio and OhioLink requests.
• Track overdue shared materials.
• Prepare invoices and receipts for checks received.
• Provide leadership to Grade 1–4 staff when designated.
• Serve as in-charge in the absence of leadership.
• Address SearchOhio catalog and circulation issues.
• Assist in developing new procedures for SearchOhio/OhioLink.
• Explain policies to customers and staff.
• Resolve customer issues and complaints.
• Compile statistics and run reports for collection maintenance.
• Answer reference questions in person and by telephone.

Skills

Customer service

Independent work

Technology proficiency

Lifting 50+ pounds

Evenings/weekends work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SearchOhio/OhioLink catalogs

ILL management software

Job description

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