Reading Room Student Assistants (6 positions), Schlesinger Library, Cambridge, MA

Posted September 3, 2021

Description:

Hours:

14 hours/week with weekly schedule to be determined.

Upon reopening, the Library will be open Monday through Friday, 9 to 5; Saturdays (9 to 5) will be added in the near future. Schedules will include some Saturdays each month, once initial reopening hours are expanded.

Eligibility:

This is a pre-professional position open to currently enrolled Simmons GLIS students.

Location:

3 James Street, Cambridge, MA (in Radcliffe Yard, 2 blocks from Harvard Square)

Description:

Under the supervision of the Research Services Department, the Reading Room Assistants support the work of the Department. The Assistants work in the Reading Room; retrieve and reshelve requested materials; help monitor Reading Room security; scan materials for researchers; assist with checking in and returning off-site material; support researchers in person and online; and assist Research Librarians and Archivists with projects as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

Reliable and able to commit to a set weekly schedule including eventual Saturday coverage.
Professional and courteous approach to working with a wide range of researchers and staff.
Requires exceptional focus and close attention to detail.
Ability to work manage multiple simultaneous tasks, be flexible, and balance priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
A sense of curiosity and desire to learn.
Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.

Preferred:
Reading Room, Reference Desk, or other Special Collections experience.
Interest in women’s studies.

COVID Vaccination:

Harvard will require COVID vaccination for all Harvard community members who will have any on-campus presence. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University’s COVID vaccination requirement and exceptions may be found at the University’s “COVID-19 Vaccine Information” webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/.

Salary:

$14.50/hour

Start Date:

TBD; estimated September-October 2021

How to Apply:

Application deadline: Open until positions are filled

Submit cover letter, resume, and three references to:
Jennifer Fauxsmith, Research Librarian [email protected]