Resource Sharing Specialist - Sorting & Materials Retrieval​/Main Library

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job :3958

# of Openings:1

Date Posted: 8/20/2026

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.

• Processes requests from other library systems for Library materials.
• Processes customer requests for materials not owned by the Library.
• Helps prepare Search Ohio and Ohio Link materials for shipping.
• Reviews and maintains records as needed for incoming and outgoing Search Ohio and Ohio Link 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 Search Ohio catalog and circulation issues.
• Assists in developing and making recommendations for new Library procedures pertaining to Search Ohio and Ohio Link.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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 Search Ohio and Ohio Link functions, including searching the Search Ohio and Ohio Link 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.

Full-Time

High School graduate or equivalent

40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

Grade 5: $19.40 - $28.13 per hour

9/3/2026

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and dynamic workforce who is responsive to the needs of our community.

We recruit and hire the most qualified applicant without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, military status, creed or any other legally protected status.