60% Place orders for all new single purchases and continuing resources.
- Preorder search collection for possible duplication. Independently search LSP (Library Services PLatform) to eliminate duplicate order requests for all Preorder search collections for possible duplication. Independently search LSP (Library Services PLatform) to eliminate duplicate order requests for all resource formats in the English Language, Western European non-English Language, and Romanized Korean Language materials.
- Resolve problems with resource information and fund allocation with vendors and selectors and ensure timely processing of rush orders and new requests.
- Inputs orders in LSP designating appropriate funds, selectors, locations, encumbrances, notes to the vendor, and internal library notes.
- Select vendors based on material specifics, including material origin, type of material, type of order, and the publication status of the material. Places orders using vendor-specific online databases or email updates documentation as procedures change and identify load, creating and editing bibliographic records using LSP, OCLC, or other vendor databases.
20% Review and process database renewals.
- Organize annual renewals from selectors, publishers, and consortia for databases and continuing electronic resources.
- Identify and verify orders, confer increases in expenditures with selectors, and submit a renewal for authorization payment.
- Confirm reimbursement arrangements by exchanging financial data among fund managers, library finance, and staff in other University units.
- Record cost-sharing transactions in LSP and ERM (electronic resource manager) knowledge database
15% Process cancellations, claims, and update order status changes.
- Review new one time and continuing resources orders for claiming and possible cancellation.
- Claim the non-receipt of orders by communicating with vendors.
- Assess issues pertaining to orders, provide status updates to selectors, provide potential solutions, and communicate with vendors, publishers, and selectors to resolve identified issues.
5% Development and Collaboration within the department and across the library, including work related development opportunities, training, committees, special interest groups, and task forces. Participate in relevant staff development opportunities and share the acquired knowledge with colleagues.