Senior Library Specialist - University Library

Senior Library Specialist - University Library Hiring Department : University Library Location : Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID : 1041679

FTE : 1

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM Shift : Days # of Positions : 1 Workplace Type : Hybrid Posting Close Date : July 6, 2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $31.20 - 33.11 / Hourly Wage Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The Senior Library Specialist (SLS) serves as a resource for complex acquisitions and cataloging functions, including electronic monographs and serials. Responsibilities include ordering and payment processing, copy cataloging using various metadata standards and classification schemes, identifying and correcting cataloging problems in the global (OCLC) database, providing access, and performing local record maintenance. The Senior Library Specialist responds to inquiries from Daley and LHS library staff, provides training and consultation, and independently researches and resolves complex bibliographic and acquisitions problems. Duties & Responsibilities Acquisition Functions Perform pre-order searching of electronic orders for bibliographic verification prior to regular and highly complex ordering and receipt of monographic and serial electronic resources. Input, update, and maintain highly complex electronic and foreign acquisitions data in Library databases, as well as simple routine domestic acquisitions data. Activate links to make electronic resources available to users. Assist with managing the workflow of ordering, renewing, and payment for resources, foreign and complex domestic orders, including the creation of purchase orders and invoices for acquisitions within the library acquisitions system. Assist with the annual renewal of electronic serials with EBSCO and works with selectors to coordinate timely, accurate placement of orders. Analyze and respond to complex queries internally as well as with foreign and domestic vendors, and delegate questions to staff as appropriate. Analyze status reports from vendors for foreign and domestic orders. Identify new titles, title changes, titles without order records for renewals or processing. Cataloging and Database Maintenance Functions Create brief bibliographic records for electronic resources for eventual overlay in record loads. Make complex adaptations to bibliographic data available in the OCLC database to create local records for all formats, including materials in foreign languages. Verify bibliographic accuracy of Shelf Ready titles that have been imported into the local database. Identify, correct and update problem records. Search the authority files of OCLC for subject, name and series titles verification. Interpret and apply metadata standards, including Machine Readable Cataloging (MARC) codes, OCLC Bibliographic Formats and Standards, Resource Description and Access (RDA), and the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR). Monitor electronic resources listserv and troubleshoot queries. Perform other complex related duties and participates in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories:

A. Work experience in a library or equivalent setting. B. College coursework in any field as measured by the following conversion table: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months) 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months) Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months) 3. A total of two (2) years (24 months) work experience in a library or equivalent setting performing progressively more responsible work consistent with the next lower level of this series. To Apply For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Illinois at Chicago