Technical Information Specialist

Duties

Serves as an expert on-line bibliographic searcher with substantial acquisition responsibilities.

Acquires monographs, government documents, and other information media through on-line vendor databases.

Administers and implements purchase requests, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), and deposit accounts for the acquisition of published material.

Provides assistance with document delivery/interlibrary loan using library systems.

Instructs patrons in the use of the library and computerized resources available for public use.

Maintains access to electronic and print resources, including registering and activating new e-resources titles.

Educates library staff and library users on issues associated with electronic resources and monitors their usage.