Resource Sharing Program Manager

Interlibrary Loan (ILL):

• Manage all aspects of the ILL process, including borrowing and lending, using the TAPASA ILL system.
• Maintain communication with lending and borrowing libraries to ensure timely exchange of materials.
• Keep accurate transaction records and ensure compliance with institutional and national ILL policies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve ILL-related access or delivery issues.
• Report ILL trends and usage data as needed.

Electronic Resources Management (in KOHA):

• Oversee the acquisition, activation, and maintenance of electronic resources in KOHA.
• Troubleshoot access issues and communicate with vendors to resolve technical problems.
• Monitor usage and cost-effectiveness of electronic resources.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Library Director to ensure resource availability for library instruction.

Textbook Coordination and Copyright Review:

• Review faculty-submitted textbooks for each course to assess availability through library-held or copyright-free or digital formats availability.
• Notify the Access Services Manager of all approved copyright-free materials for student access via scanned format.
• Communicate with the Assistant Library Director on electronic availability for instructional integration.
• Refer all titles not available in eBook or copyright-free form to the Library Director for further acquisition consideration.
• Maintain and update a centralized textbook tracking spreadsheet.
• Provide final reports to faculty for each course outlining textbook status, access options, and copyright notes.

Dissertation Management and Scholarly Access

• Upload CIU-completed and approved doctoral dissertations to OverDrive for digital access and archive.
• Submit applicable dissertations to TREN (Theological Research Exchange Network) in accordance with institutional and copyright guidelines.

Assessment and Reporting:

• Collect and analyze library usage data, textbook availability, and resource access metrics using Excel or equivalent tools.
• Prepare regular reports to support strategic planning and accreditation documentation.
• Collaborate with the Library Director on developing new assessment models or tools.
• Provide annual textbook access and cost-savings summary for institutional reporting.

Operations and Access:

• Open the library building at 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, ensuring timely and secure access for early patrons and staff.
• Monitor morning operations and report any facility-related issues to the Library Director.