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Resource Sharing Associate Lending

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MAFull-time$24.76–42.22/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$24.76–42.22/hr
Location
Cambridge, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Resource Sharing and Borrowing Associate supports MIT Libraries’ Interlibrary Lending, Borrowing, and BorrowDirect services under the direction of the Resource Sharing Manager. The role processes requests, scans materials, troubleshoots library systems, assists patrons and partner institutions, maintains documentation, and trains staff and students. It is a full-time, 35-hour-per-week union position with a Monday-through-Friday schedule.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Library CatalogsBusiness SoftwareCommunicationCustomer ServiceOrganizationProblem SolvingLearning New TechnologiesManaging Competing PrioritiesMeeting DeadlinesWorking IndependentlyCollaborationLifting 40 PoundsMoving Library MaterialsPushing Book Carts

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent2 Years Relevant Experience

Full job description

Resource Sharing Associate Lending

  • Job Number: 26156

  • Functional Area: Libraries

  • Department: Libraries

  • School Area: Office of Provost

  • Pay Range Minimum: $24.76

  • Pay Range Maximum: $42.22

  • Employment Type: Full-Time

  • Employment Category: Non-Exempt

  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No

  • Schedule:

  • Pay Grade: No Grade

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Posting Description

RESOURCE SHARING AND BORROWING ASSOCIATE, MIT Libraries, under the direction of the Resource Sharing Manager, supports Interlibrary Lending, Borrowing, and BorrowDirect services. Responsibilities include processing requests, scanning materials, troubleshooting library systems, assisting patrons and partner institutions, maintaining documentation, and training staff and students.

The full job description is available here (https://libraries.mit.edu/about/organization/jobs/) .

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience; familiarity with library catalogs and business software; strong communication, customer service, organizational, and problem-solving skills; and the ability to learn new technologies, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively.

Physical requirements include lifting up to 40 pounds, moving library materials, and pushing book carts weighing up to 150 pounds.

This is a full-time (35 hrs/wk.) position, Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (actual schedule to be determined).

This is a union position covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the MIT Libraries and AFSCME Council 93. Questions may be directed to [email protected].

Application materials must include a cover letter and resume. Priority will be given to applications received by October 30, 2026; the position will remain open until filled. 10/19/2026

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