The California State University
Electronic Resource Specialist (Library Services Specialist III)
The California State University, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Electronic Resource Specialist (Library Services Specialist III)
Job no:
553968
Work type:
Staff
Location:
San Diego
Categories:
Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Library, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Position Summary
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.
Key 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.
Why Join Us?
Support Student & Faculty Success : Help ensure seamless access to essential digital research materials.
Collaborative, Tech-Forward Environment : Work with a team focused on discovery, access, and continual service improvement.
Opportunities to Learn & Grow : Gain hands‑on experience with library technologies and e-resource workflows.
Position Information
Full-time, benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
Position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.
Education and Experience
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.
Key Qualifications
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.
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.
Compensation and Benefits
San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and professional growth.
Compensation
Initial step placement is not expected to exceed Step 1 ($4,280)
CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,280 – $6,235 per month (Step 1 – Step 20).
Future increases, including step advancements, are subject to contract negotiations.
Full Benefits Package Includes
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.
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
Apply by January 21, 2026, to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Livia Peeples at lpeeples@sdsu.edu .
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553968
Work type:
Staff
Location:
San Diego
Categories:
Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Library, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Position Summary
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.
Key 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.
Why Join Us?
Support Student & Faculty Success : Help ensure seamless access to essential digital research materials.
Collaborative, Tech-Forward Environment : Work with a team focused on discovery, access, and continual service improvement.
Opportunities to Learn & Grow : Gain hands‑on experience with library technologies and e-resource workflows.
Position Information
Full-time, benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
Position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.
Education and Experience
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.
Key Qualifications
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.
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.
Compensation and Benefits
San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and professional growth.
Compensation
Initial step placement is not expected to exceed Step 1 ($4,280)
CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,280 – $6,235 per month (Step 1 – Step 20).
Future increases, including step advancements, are subject to contract negotiations.
Full Benefits Package Includes
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.
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
Apply by January 21, 2026, to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Livia Peeples at lpeeples@sdsu.edu .
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