Cabot Project Assistant, Harvard University Library, Cambridge, MA
Posted April 13, 2015
Reporting to the Collection Management and Project Librarian, the Cabot Project Assistant has responsibility for processing Cabot Library collections in preparation for the Cabot Library Renovation, currently scheduled for 2016. Please note that this is a 3 month temporary position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Pulling materials. The assistant will retrieve materials from the library stacks and place them onto book trucks for processing.
- Materials processing. As trained, and according to ongoing instructions from supervisors, the assistant will process materials for transfer to Harvard Depository or for deaccession, as appropriate; affix a physical sticker and barcode to the material as needed; and wipe clean, envelope or otherwise prepare the item.
- Packing materials. After processing items, the assistant will pack each item into bins or boxes for pick-up and delivery to Harvard Depository or another location.
- Other duties. The assistant will perform other tasks as assigned by a supervisor.
Basic Qualifications:
- Availability to start and work schedule immediately after hire
- Facility with computers and computer programs is required.
- Experience working in a library, especially in handling, pulling and/or packing library materials
- Experience using electronic library applications, including online database searching within Hollis, is desirable.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to communicate questions or problems clearly and in a timely manner to the supervisor.
- Good attendance, punctuality and overall dependability.
- Capacity to absorb training, follow detailed instructions, and produce accurate results within given benchmarks.
- Ability to exercise individual initiative, when required.
EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] and specify “Cabot Project Assistant” in the subject line.