Interlibrary Loan Borrowing Specialist

Description

The UMass Amherst Libraries are seeking to fill the position of Interlibrary Loan Borrowing Specialist. The Borrowing Specialist reports to the Resource Sharing Librarian, and works in partnership with the Resource Sharing Librarian and the Lending Specialist to establish daily priorities and to oversee the work of interlibrary loan paraprofessional staff and student employees engaged with borrowing, lending, and document delivery operations, with an emphasis on borrowing operations. This position investigates and resolves complex problems concerning requests, troubleshoots scanning and resource sharing systems, corresponds with patrons, and assists in formulating, recommending, and implementing appropriate operational procedures within the Interlibrary Loan Unit of the University Libraries. 

The Borrowing Specialist works a Monday-Friday daytime schedule, and has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule. This is a fully benefited Grade 16 MTA/USA union position, with a minimum annual pay of $50,861. This position does not require an MLS. 

Read the full position description and apply at: https://careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-us/job/516582