Resource Sharing Specialist - Sorting & Materials Retrieval/Main Library

Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Resource Sharing Specialist to oversee the library’s Resource Sharing service and coordinate with branch staff and other institutions to borrow and lend materials statewide.

The role involves processing SearchOhio/OhioLink requests, invoicing, and supervising staff, with duties including training, policy interpretation, and reporting. Weekend/evening hours are required.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience with resource sharing, especially SearchOhio and OhioLink.
• Familiarity with ILL management software preferred.
• Driver's license and acceptable driving record.

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 for incoming and outgoing SearchOhio and OhioLink requests.
• Tracks overdue shared materials.
• Prepares invoices and receipts for shared materials.
• Provides leadership to Grade 1 – 4 staff when designated.
• Places work tickets for SearchOhio catalog and circulation issues.
• Assists in developing new Library procedures for SearchOhio and OhioLink.
• Interprets and explains policies to customers and staff.
• Resolves customer issues and conducts statistics/reports.

Skills

Customer service

Independent work

Technology use

Lifting heavy items

Evenings and weekends

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Id:3958

# of Openings:1

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.

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

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and dynamic workforce who is responsive to the needs of our community.

We recruit and hire the most qualified applicant without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, military status, creed or any other legally protected status.