Resource Sharing Specialist - Sorting & Materials Retrieval/Main Library

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library