Access Services Specialist, Harvard Library, Cambridge, MA

Posted December 12, 2019

Access Services actively supports the mission of the Harvard Library by delivering a high standard of service; cultivating a welcoming environment that is supportive to academic research and inquiry; stewarding the university collection; and connecting the academic community to the vast array of library resources. We support the teaching and scholarly mission of the University through collaborative partnerships with the community of students, scholars, and professionals at Harvard and beyond.
 

This full-time position reports to the Access Services Librarian, Frances Loeb Library, Graduate School of Design and the Tozzer Library for Anthropology and Archaeology. This position is based in the Frances Loeb Library at the Graduate School of Design and will also be expected to support the Tozzer Library in the evening when the need arises.
 

Under direction, and in support of the missions of the Frances Loeb Library, Tozzer Library, and Harvard Library, this position performs a combination of complex duties within Access Services to facilitate access to the Harvard Library collections while maintaining an earnest commitment to excellent service. Work is performed within broad parameters defined by general organizational requirements and established practices and precedents requiring an understanding of library-wide procedures.

Assigned hours are: Sunday, 12pm – 8pm; Monday – Thursday, 2pm – 10pm
 

Library hours may vary from the formal University calendar. The regular schedule for this position may include work on holidays, inclement weather and official University closings. Assigned hours may change throughout the year based on the Academic Calendar. Approval for requests for time off during these periods is at the discretion of the supervisor based on business need.

 

To view the complete position description and to apply, see here.