Resource Sharing Associate

About the role

The position of Resource Sharing Associate is the branch coordinator for resource sharing responsible for ADA compliance and maintaining timely and reliable access to materials across the library system and through interlibrary partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Assist with interlibrary loan (borrowing and lending) and resource sharing request processing in ILLiad, Docline and Alma.
• Accurately code requests for processing, retrieve and scan items for delivery; assist with packaging of material for shipping; receive items from other lending libraries.
• Supervise, train and schedule student employees in support of resource sharing and interlibrary loan.
• Lead the processing of HSL lending requests.
• Aid in the monitoring of the Resource Sharing departmental inbox, responding to and forwarding emails as necessary.
• Provide scanning services for the fulfillment of interlibrary loan, ALMA resource sharing, digitization and document delivery requests.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Resource Sharing department’s scanners and associated software.
• Send requested scans to patrons via ALMA, Odyssey, and Article Exchange.

Requirements

• Experience working with word processing, spreadsheet management, electronic messaging and internet applications, e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Apps.
• Strong customer service experience in a related customer-focused field (i.e., hospitality, education support).
• Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver’s License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (foreign equivalent or higher).

Skills

The incumbent must possess the ability to learn new software applications and learn new technology.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$51,261 – $54,000

Schedule

Full-time

About the Libraries

The University Libraries are an essential partner in Stony Brook University’s mission of global leadership in research, discovery, and learning, positioning ourselves as the hub of collaboration, digital innovation, open scholarship, and creativity. We provide the best possible access to a wide-range of resources in multiple formats and world-renowned special collections and actively contribute to student success and faculty productivity through teaching and research services in alignment with the University’s strategic priorities. Our strategic vision is to embrace innovation and AI as key components in achieving our goals. As the largest academic research library on Long Island, the Libraries serve as a vital resource for regional and global communities. The Libraries’ strategic plan can be found here: here. The University Libraries play a key role in advancing the University’s commitment to furthering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in our spaces, collections, services, and outreach. We have a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility values in our hiring, training, and daily work practices where differences are acknowledged, respected, and celebrated. We welcome candidates who genuinely embrace the empathy, courage, self-reflection, and intentionality of a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply.

Special Notes

This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Non Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. In addition to the employee’s base salary, this position is eligible for $4,000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly. For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas. Out-of-State Applicants: Please note as a condition of employment and in order for this position to be tendered, the successful incumbent will be required to provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver’s license within 30 days of start date. Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application. Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here. Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.