Information Technology Division
George C. Gordon Library

Student Employment Job Descriptions

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The Gordon Library has a limited number of positions available for the 2007-2008 academic year. Library employment opportunities may include:

Archives Assistant (Digitization Technician)

Assist Archives staff with digitization work, e.g. scanning, web work, and metadata entry.

Reports to: Curator of Special Collections & Archives
Schedule: Hours vary between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday

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Archives Reading Room Assistant

Assists patrons with use of the WPI Archives and Special Collections reading room.

Reports to: Curator of Special Collections & Archives
Schedule: Hours vary between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday

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Cataloging Assistant

Assists cataloging staff in maintaining accurate records of library holdings.

Reports to: Cataloging Librarian
Schedule: Hours vary, Mon-Fri from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Circulation Assistant

Assists patrons with use of library facilities and provides general and directional information.

Reports to: Access Services Librarian
Schedule: Hours vary, may include evening and weekend hours.

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Circulation Student Supervisor

Supervises students and general operation of the Circulation Desk when full- time staff are not working.

Reports to: Access Services Librarian
Schedule: Weekend and evening hours

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Interlibrary Loan Assistant

Assist in retrieving, photocopying, charging and processing items for Interlibrary Loan Department.

Reports to: Interlibrary Loan Librarian
Schedule: Hours vary, Mon-Fri between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Library Instruction & Internet Assistant

Assist in the production of materials, searches, aAssist in the production of materials, searches, and publicity for library instruction initiatives, including ongoing maintenance of library web pages.

Reports to: Manager of Instruction and Outreach
Schedule: Monday through Friday. Hours vary.

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P.C. Assistant

Maintains Library's general use computers.

Reports to: Systems Librarian
Schedule: Flexible hours

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Periodicals Assistant

Assist in processing and maintaining periodicals collection.

Reports to: Periodicals Library Assistant
Schedule: Hours vary, Mon-Fri between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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Reference Assistant

Assist in retrieving, processing and refiling materials in the Reference area.

Reports to: Reference Librarian
Schedule: Hours vary, Mon-Fri between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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Repair/Processing Assistant

Assists in repair and processing of library materials.

Reports to: Processing/Preservation Associate
Schedule: Hours vary, Mon-Fri between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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Stacks Assistant

Keeps assigned stack area in correct call number order, shelves returned items, pulls material for mending and corrections, and other stack related needs.

Reports to: Stacks Manager
Schedule: Hours vary, may include evening and weekend hours.

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Stacks Student Supervisor

Supervises students in stacks maintenance.

Reports to: Stacks Manager
Schedule: Hours vary, may include evening and weekend hours

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