Electronic Resources Specialist

Blacksburg, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 38000 - 39000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Library Technical Services the Electronic Resources Specialist supports the acquisition of library electronic resources. This position communicates with vendors to acquire access to electronic subscription resources in accordance with library licensing agreements. The Electronic Resources Specialist receives and processes invoices for library subscription resources. This position supports access to library electronic resources by activating and managing electronic collections in library systems.

Required Qualifications

-Demonstrated experience with purchasing workflows
-Experience with the Alma library system and electronic resources management tools
-Effective communication skills and experience communicating with vendors and a wide range of constituencies
-Experience interpreting and applying detailed procedures
-Demonstrated experience working independently with minimal supervision
-Experience working in a collaborative team environment
-Strong computer literacy skills including fluency with basic office tools (Microsoft Office Adobe Pro and Google products) and experience learning new tools and technologies
-Experience working in a library setting
-Experience working with multiple priorities with competing timelines

Preferred Qualifications

-Experience managing acquisitions/purchasing workflows or serials acquisitions functions including ordering claiming and processing invoices
-Experience with MARC formats for bibliographic description and holdings data for serials.
-Experience working in an academic library
-Experience using OCLC resource management tools

Pay Band

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$38000-$39000 dependent on experience and qualifications

Hours per week

40 hours/week Monday Friday from 8:00am 5:00pm or as assigned

Review Date

10/21/25

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

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Job DescriptionUnder the direction of the Assistant Director of Library Technical Services the Electronic Resources Specialist supports the acquisition of library electronic resources. This position communicates with vendors to acquire access to electronic subscription resources in accordance with l...