Interlibrary Loan Borrowing Specialist
Interlibrary Loan Borrowing Specialist
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$ 38000 - 39000
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Job Description
Job Description
Reporting to the Interlibrary Loan and Resource Sharing Supervisor the Borrowing Specialist is responsible for providing high-quality services to the Virginia Tech community. This role is focused on the daily operation of borrowing services ensuring that all interactions with library users and partner institutions are prompt courteous and efficient while maintaining compliance with copyright laws licensing agreements and interlibrary loan best practices.
The Borrowing Specialist performs bibliographic searches to process routine customer requests and resolves complex service problems within established guidelines; and trains and directs the work of wage and student labor to assist in fulfilling such requests. As a Purchase-on-Demand library the Borrowing Specialist recommends titles for purchase when appropriate. The Specialist also provides essential back-office administrative support for borrowing operations.
Required Qualifications
-Interlibrary loan or comparable public service experience in a library setting
-Demonstrated experience to interpret explain and apply library policies to resolve problems
-Demonstrated experience searching bibliographic records using an integrated library system or library services platform a library discovery service or other electronic resources
-Experience using tools such as Microsoft Excel Google Sheets or similar platforms for data collection and reporting and for documenting policies and procedures
-Demonstrated experience training and directing the work of employees
Preferred Qualifications
-Interlibrary loan or comparable public service experience in an academic library
-Experience working with Alma Worldcat Discovery RapidILL and ILLiad
-Experience with an acquisition on demand purchase on demand service or similar service in an academic library
-Experience with Reprints Desk and CCC Get It Now services
-Experience with Adobe or similar software applications used to make adjustments to scanned documents in order to provide a preferred deliverable format
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$38000-$39000 dependent on experience and qualification
Hours per week
40 hrs. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Review Date
8/26/2025
Additional Information
Must be able to traverse a multi-story library facility and book stack environment.
Must be able to independently frequently and safely move and handle books weighing up to 10 pounds.
Must be able to receive P-card approval and maintain P-card authorization/access.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch centers.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Rebecca Osborneat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
