MIT Thesis Processor, Collection Strategy & Management (CSM) (temporary), MIT Libraries, Cambridge, MA
Posted March 25, 2015
Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Digital Operations Coordinator, and in close collaboration with staff of the Institute Archives and Special Collections (IASC), the Thesis Processor will process and check-in MIT paper theses. This includes preparing theses for delivery to scanning unit, processing theses for transfer to off-site storage, and accessing and updating the thesis production database. Additional responsibilities are required for digital copies of MIT theses. The Thesis Processor will be responsible for communicating with the MIT Community regarding theses to include policy-related inquiries, frequently asked questions, and monitoring related listservs or email lists. The position will work collaboratively with staff from the Scanning Unit, Preservation Services, IASC, and CSM.
The Thesis Processor is a member of the MIT Research and Digital Resources Team (DPubs).within CSM, and will be assigned to other projects as necessary.
Qualifications: Required – Minimum 6 months direct/related experience that provides an understanding of archives or library functions (post high school education can count toward experience). Solid experience with MS Windows/Office computing environment, e-mail, and calendar systems. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Proven ability to work collaboratively and to interact effectively with a diverse group of people. Excellent organizational skills with accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and to exercise initiative and flexibility for successfully adapting and working creatively in a dynamic environment. Well-developed problem solving skills, including ability to identify problems, exercise good judgment in carrying out solutions, work under pressure, and tolerate ambiguity. Ability to lift 40 lbs, move boxes, push book trucks, and a tolerance for exposure to dust.
Highly desirable
Strong technical skills including experience creating/maintaining macros and successfully using database applications (particularly FileMaker Pro) and wikis. Experience with one or more of the following: Archivists Toolkit; cataloging records including OCLC searching; the ALEPH library system, DSpace; XML; metadata standards, including Dublin Core (DC).
Hours:
17.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. There is no flexibility in the number of hours but some in establishing schedule.
*This is a temporary position with a duration of at least six months and may be extended as necessary. This temporary hire will be engaged through MITemps program, managed by our vendor partner, NextSource. Incumbent will be subject to NextSource policies and procedures and eligible for limited benefits through the agency.
Submit resumes by April 6th to:
Beverly Turner
Collections Strategy and Management
Digital Operations Coordinator
MIT Libraries, Building 14E-210A
P. 617-253-7366