What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resource Sharing Specialist - Sorting & Materials Retrieval/Main Library position at Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public 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
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time
Full-Time
EDUCATION
High School graduate or equivalent
High School graduate or equivalent
HOURS
40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.
SALARY
Grade 5: $19.40 - $28.13 per hour
Grade 5: $19.40 - $28.13 per hour
Deadline
9/3/2026
9/3/2026
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Benefits:
Pension Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $19 - $28