Job Description Summary: To perform a variety of highly specialized complex, non-standardized technical or paraprofessional activities of considerable difficulty and to coordinate lower level technical operations to support activities related to the acquisition, maintenance and evaluation of library electronic resources. To prepare reports and manipulate data to support library decision-making.
Minimum Qualifications: High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years' library experience, plus three additional years progressively responsible library or office experience. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of electronic resource acquisition and maintenance standards, protocols and best practices; for example, COUNTER standards and SUSHI protocols. Ability to instruct and direct lower level non-exempt employees and student assistants in work methods and procedures. Ability to organize, prioritize, and expedite workflow. Ability to select, analyze and organize data and to compose and edit reports. Ability to compose correspondence. Knowledge of proper grammar, spelling and punctuation and ability to utilize proper standard office source materials. Possess the keyboarding skills necessary to perform successfully in this position. Ability to interact effectively with the public, students, faculty and staff. Ability to perform the functions consistent with intermediate word processing and intermediate spreadsheet applications as demonstrated by a skills assessment. Preferred Qualifications: Library Technical Assistant degree. At least one year working with library electronic resources management. About Oakland University
Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral university of high research activity located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 142 bachelor's degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan, Oakland University is committed to building ongoing and collaborative relationships with the surrounding communities. Community and civic engagement enhances the lives of our students and has a positive impact on our broader community.
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