Stacks Assistant, Harvard Library, Cambridge, MA

Posted April 13, 2018

The Harvard Library is currently accepting applications for a temporary Stacks Assistant.

The Stacks unit is responsible for maintenance of the Widener Stacks and the Stacks Assistant participates in this work at the direction of the Stacks Supervisor and the Head of Collection Management. 

Schedule: 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, though there may be a little flexibility with the specific hours. Absences should be communicated as soon as possible. 

This is a 90 day temporary assignment. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Tasks include shelving books, pulling books to fulfill patron requests, checking IDs at the Stacks entrance service desk, discharging books, and assisting patrons. Wearing headphones is allowed for many in-stacks tasks.

Qualifications

Accuracy and attention to detail in ordering call numbers; ability to accurately read call numbers and book titles, sometimes in conditions of medium light, such as books on a bottom shelf; ability to reach and lift bins weighing up to 40 pounds, push book carts containing 15 ft. of books; excellent attendance, responsibility and accountability; good communication and interpersonal skills in order to assist patrons and work with library staff and our many student employees; some library experience with references preferred. 

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

To apply, send your cover letter and resume to rlopez@fas@harvard.edu.