Access Services Associate Hayden Library
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Cambridge, MA - USA
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Job Summary
Posting Description
ACCESS SERVICES ASSOCIATE Libraries - Hayden Library to work in a dynamic library environment while gaining experience in access services and information delivery. Responsibilities include providing in-person support for library services collections and equipment; interpreting policies and procedures; opening and closing the library; and assisting with staff and student collaboration with the Collections Strategist for print collections conducts collections storage and withdrawal projects for items moving into and out of the Hayden stacks. Additional duties include collections maintenance statistics and reporting shelving material processing service improvements and participation in library-wide projects and committees.
The full job description is available here: MIT Libraries Jobs Page
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent; a minimum of two years of related library or customer service experience; strong communication organizational and customer service skills; proficiency with library catalogs and standard business software; the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment; and ability to work both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities. PREFERRED: Associate or Bachelors degree; academic or research library experience; and familiarity with systems such as Alma or ILLiad training experience and data management skills using tools such as Excel or Tableau.
Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. push or pull loaded carts up to 150 lbs. move boxes and tolerate exposure to dust.
5/12/2026
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About Company
The MIT Media Lab is an interdisciplinary research lab that encourages the unconventional mixing and matching of seemingly disparate research areas.
