Electronic Resources Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Electronic Resources Assistant Department FINLEY LEARNING RESOURCE CNT Position Category Staff Full Time

Job Description

The Electronic Resources Assistant shall be responsible for acquiring e-journals and print journals, gathering e-resources usage statistics, and assisting in monitoring financial transactions of e-resources purchases and ensuring access to the e-resources.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree and proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior related library experience;

Library graduate coursework or business/accounting/mathematics coursework;

Working knowledge of library software including integrated library systems;

Prior experience with OCLC.

Physical Demands Campus Harrogate

Job Duty

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promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large;

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promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students;

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participate on university and library committees and teams;

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work closely with the Head of Electronic Resources, the Head of Library Systems, and and other library staff as needed to provide access to e-resources in the catalog and link resolver;

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order and renew serials subscriptions (print and electronic);

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check annual renewal lists and invoices for accuracy;

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resolve subscription problems with vendors and publishers;

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catalog newly acquired e-resources and correct errors in existing records;

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maintain and create new Microsoft Excel spreadsheets for tracking expenditures for print journals, e-journals and databases for multiple collections;

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compile e-resources statistics;

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review spreadsheets and statistics at least monthly with Head of Electronic Resources;

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assist the Head of Electronic Resources and other librarians on other e-resources projects such as correcting records and deleting records;

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assist with maintaining the library web site in conjunction with the Reference, Instruction & Web Services Librarian and other librarians;

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perform daily check-in of print periodicals, claim missing issues

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ensure timely shelving of print periodicals through collaboration with supervisors of student assistants;

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shelve periodicals when needed;

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prepare text and numerical reports and review reports and other documents under direction of the Director of the Library Director;

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assist the Director of the Library on special projects;

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complete required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University;

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perform other duties as assigned

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S04888P Job Open Date 02/13/2026 Job Close Date 07/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at  or human resources