Electronic Resource Specialist (Library Services Specialist III)

San Diego State University • San Diego, CA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Electronic Resource Specialist supports reliable access to the Library’s electronic journals, books, databases, and streaming media. You’ll help manage the full lifecycle of e-resources, troubleshoot access issues, and keep discovery systems accurate and up to date.

Requirements

• These qualifications normally would be obtained through the completion of a high school education or equivalent certification plus two to three years of related library and/or clerical experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Experience working with spreadsheets (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets), including analyzing and comparing data across multiple files.
• Ability to use online resources and search tools to gather information and apply it appropriately to solve problems.
• Experience using good judgment to adapt established guidelines or standards when needed and apply those adjustments within a specific organizational context.
• Familiarity with major library classification or organizational systems, including the Dewey Decimal Classification and Library of Congress Classification.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using a library management system (LMS) or similar information-management platform is preferred.
• Experience working with electronic resource management or other digital resource tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain & Troubleshoot Access : Support day-to-day authentication and access to electronic resources; resolve reported issues and stay informed through vendor and system updates.
• Support Electronic Resource Lifecycles : Assist with trials, activations, updates, removals, and with gathering and organizing usage data; keep library listings and resource information current.
• Coordinate Streaming Media & Collection Updates : Handle streaming media renewals and update electronic resource collections in library platforms.
• Provide Copy Cataloging Backup : Search for appropriate bibliographic records, edit record information as needed, and ensure accurate display in the library’s discovery system.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off : 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement : CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Education Support : CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional Offerings : FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community : Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees