Resource Sharing Specialist (6760C), Library Administration - #82685 Job at Univ

Resource Sharing Specialist (6760C), Library Administration - #82685

Apply for the Resource Sharing Specialist (6760C), Library Administration role at University of California, Berkeley.

About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff. As a world‑leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity‑focused community that views education as a matter of social justice.

Departmental Overview

The Library’s Resource Sharing Division is composed of Borrowing Services and Lending Services. Borrowing Services supplements the UC Berkeley Library’s collections by providing access to materials not held locally, supporting the research, teaching, and learning needs of Berkeley’s faculty, staff, and students. Lending Services shares the library’s collections with libraries and researchers worldwide, supporting the global exchange of scholarly resources.

Position Summary

As part of Borrowing Services, the incumbent supports the research and instruction mission of the university. The role involves obtaining research materials essential for scholarship and classroom teaching, and providing support for specialized services within the division.

First Review Date for this job: 12/05/2025.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bibliographic searching to process requests.
• Utilize library tools such as an Integrated Library System, ILL management system(s), and local and online catalogs.
• Communicate with users and library colleagues in a timely manner, in person, in writing, and/or virtually.
• Process specialized borrowing requests in collaboration with other library departments.
• Process incoming ILL materials for in‑library use, including coordination, statistical tracking, and specialized handling.
• Confer with staff colleagues on problematic requests and citations, escalating the most difficult problems to the department head.
• Assist users and staff with procedural and policy questions.
• Provide direct bibliographic verification assistance.
• Handle inquiries about specific borrowing requests.
• Staff the resource sharing public service desk.
• Direct student library employees in receiving, returns, mail processing, and other operational functions.
• Be a resource for student library employees in office questions about work processes or public service assistance.
• Assist in training and supporting new student library employees.
• Contribute to the review and maintenance of departmental policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Assist with other tasks in the division as needed.
• Participate in broader library–, campus-, or UC-wide committees and initiatives.
• Engage in training and development opportunities to maintain and expand knowledge of resource sharing practices, library systems, and related technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated organization and time‑management skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with faculty, students, and staff, using tact and independent judgment to resolve a wide range of problems.
• Proficiency in standard professional productivity and collaboration software, with capacity to learn and adapt to new technologies and systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience or training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an academic or research library, preferably in resource sharing or interlibrary loan.
• Strong bibliographic searching skills; experience searching library catalogs and databases.
• Professional experience with library‑related systems and equipment, such as ILL management systems, integrated library circulation systems, document scanners, and microform readers.
• Experience overseeing and assigning work to student workers or career staff.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely and perform the motions involved in pulling and reshelving books, and push loaded book trucks weighing up to 300 pounds.

Salary & Benefits

The budgeted hourly range for this position is $27.69 (Step 1) – $30.06 (Step 5). This is a full‑time (40 hours/week) career position eligible for UC benefits and is non‑exempt, biweekly‑paid.

How to Apply

• Submit your résumé and cover letter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.