Teaching and Learning Coordinator, Harvard College Library, (Cambridge, MA)

Posted October 14, 2024

Job Summary

Reporting to the Head of Teaching and Learning for Archives and Special Collections, the Teaching and Learning Coordinator provides support for primary source instruction, instruction-related outreach, and the undergraduate fellowship program. The role works closely with staff in Public Services and teaching roles across Houghton Library, the Harvard University Archives, and collaborating libraries to support special collections instruction.

Under the supervision of the Head of Teaching and Learning, the Teaching and Learning Coordinator will provide support and coordination for the library’s instruction program, including, but not limited to classes, the undergraduate fellowship program, and student outreach events and programming. Responsibilities may include triaging instruction requests, researching collection material for classes/events, managing reading room holds for classes, paging collection materials, maintaining and staging classrooms for instruction, hosting outreach events for campus groups, and proctoring collections use in classes.

This position will work 9:00 am–5:00 pm Monday through Friday with possible occasional evening and weekend shifts.

Position Description

Assist with special collections instruction, including researching collection material relevant to course topics, selecting materials, paging collection material, setting up collection materials in classrooms, corresponding with instructors, and independently proctoring collections use in class sessions.
Coordinate and triage instruction requests received through the Archives and Special Collections Class Request Form across all participating special collections repositories.
Assist with logistics and coordination for instruction and fellowship classes, workshops, and other events.
Assist in scheduling classes, booking instruction spaces, and ensuring classroom supplies are stocked and maintained.
Coordinate outreach events and initiatives aimed at students, instructors, and campus groups.
In collaboration with the Head of Teaching and Learning, gather and analyze instruction-related statistics and assessments.
Manage reading room holds for class use.
Create internal and public instructional guides and resources.
Provide training and one-on-one support to staff in Archives and Special Collections around instructional workflows, tools, and technologies.
As needed, participate in reading room coverage, including assisting patrons with library systems and providing instruction in handling archival, manuscript, and rare book collections.
Document and contribute to development of instruction policies.
As necessary and in coordination with the Circulation and Collections Manager, page and shelve materials from the closed stacks.
Contributes to the overall goals of the department as appropriate.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum of four years’ experience in special collections, archives, academic libraries, or related institutions. Education may count toward experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

A strong public service orientation.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, anti-racism, and to serving the needs of a diverse population.
Familiarity and comfort with archival and bibliographic description.
Knowledge of basic preservation and conservation issues as they relate to rare books and archival collections.
Demonstrated initiative flexibility and ability to work collegially and creatively within and across organizations.
Excellent written and oral communication.
High-level judgment and discretion and comfort with ambiguity.
Ability to manage a broad variety of tasks in response to shifting priorities and changing constraints.
Aptitude for detail, accuracy, efficiency, and good organizational skills.
Ability to manage time and tasks and complete projects in a timely manner.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), Google Suite, and Zoom.
Familiarity with one or more languages (in addition to English) desirable
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to regularly lift 40 lb. records storage boxes. This position requires bending, squatting, stretching and climbing small step stools when needed to retrieve books and shelve them.

Working Conditions

The position will be based on site in Cambridge, MA. There may be opportunity for a hybrid work model compliant with Harvard University policies.
Work location is responsive and subject to change based on business needs.
Requests for flexibility will be considered consistent with Harvard University flexwork policies
The work associated with this position is performed in a library/office setting.
May interact with collections that may contain dust, mold, or other contaminants.

Salary: $60,503-$95,391

How to Apply:

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