Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
M-F; 8 hrs/day
Advertised Salary $35,031-$45,540 Posting Date 12/04/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 01/05/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Library Technician II FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
The Electronic Resources Specialist shares responsibility for the acquisition, administration, and maintenance of the Libraries' electronic and continuing resources, as well as the continuity of access and discoverability of the Libraries' licensed and open access resources. This position is a member of the Collections Department and reports to the Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian. Working both independently and collaboratively, this position utilizes technical expertise in the systems used to acquire and provide access to library resources and functional expertise in the information marketplace and e-resource life cycle.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Familiarity with library service platforms, e-resource access and discovery systems, and other systems and tools related to library technical services
• Knowledge of issues and trends concerning electronic resource management or other relevant acquisitions and collections areas
• Ability to extract and manipulate data to create reports and data visualizations
• Knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Outlook and Excel
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently to establish priorities and accomplish goals
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to perform tasks accurately with close attention to detail in a timely manner
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing organizational priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative in formulating creative solutions to workflow issues.

Physical Demands
Typical for office environment.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Electronic Resource Management

• Apply technical and functional expertise to administer and maintain licensed and open-access e-resources.
• Establish, review, and track access to e-resources across multiple library systems; maintain records of access and perpetual rights.
• Test and troubleshoot resource access in public-facing discovery systems.
• Manage administrative accounts and settings for e-resource platforms and service provider systems; generate and store system reports.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities
Acquisitions and Licensing

• Coordinate subscription lifecycle, including establishing, renewing, and canceling orders with vendors.

• Create and maintain subscription and order records in library and vendor systems.

• Assist with administration and interpretation of licenses and purchase agreements.

• Review and process invoices; monitor payments, renewals, and cost changes.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in orders, invoices, and access entitlements across systems.
Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities
Collaboration and Customer Service
• Communicate and collaborate with internal teams and vendors to implement acquisitions and collections decisions.
• Provide technical expertise and timely assistance for e-resource and continuing resource issues.
• Respond to and resolve access and discovery problems using advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Contribute to the design and maintenance of departmental workflows and documentation.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities
Departmental and Organizational Engagement
• Participate in meetings, workflow coordination, and strategic planning.
• Develop and refine processes for daily operations and long-term projects.
• Create documentation and support cross-training initiatives.
• Maintain active communication through library channels

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
Professional Development and Leadership

• Develop and maintain expertise in systems, technologies, and professional trends.

• Assist with oversight and training of student workers.

• Adapt to organizational changes by assuming related responsibilities.

• Pursing professional development and training as appropriate or as assigned.
Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Sara Rountree Recruitment Contact Email sararountree@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * How did you find out about this position at the UGA Libraries?
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents