Resource Sharing Assistant, MIT Libraries, MA

Posted April 11, 2023

Description

The MIT Libraries Resource Sharing department seeks a part-time temporary Resource Sharing Assistant. MIT’s Resource Sharing service allows reciprocal borrowers, academic and public libraries, and private institutions access to materials held in the MIT Libraries’ collections in print or digital format. The service allows members of the MIT community to access materials not held in the MIT Libraries’ collections in print or digital format. It also supports the unmediated borrowing services for BorrowDirect.

Key Duties

Under the supervision of the Resource Sharing Associate the assistant will process incoming/outgoing mail, prep books for circulation in ILLiad, BorrowDirect/ReShare, and Alma, scan articles and book chapters, and perform other tasks as needed.

Position Requirements

Good communication skills, punctuality, attendance, and attention to details are required as is the capacity to perform repetitive tasks. Ability to lift boxes weighing as much as 40 lbs. Previous library experience a plus.

Schedule

Begin asap and continue through the end of the Spring 2023 Semester, with the potential for
position extension.

Monday-Friday.
20 hours per week, either between the hours of 9am – 1pm daily, or 11am and 3pm daily
Individuals must be available every day.

Hourly Rate

$18.00/hour. [This position is temporary and ineligible for MIT benefits.]

To Apply / Contact

Georgina Lewis at [email protected]. Please include a resume/cover letter as well as information
about potential start dates.