Open Student Jobs
The following jobs are currently available for students. Learn more details by visiting the Student Positions section of the Employment page.
To apply for a position in the Harvard College Library, please download and complete the Application for Temporary/LHT/Student Employment
using Adobe Reader or Acrobat and return it to Amy Sprung via e-mail. Indicate the job numbers of the positions you are interested in on the top right corner of the form. You may include a resume as well. If you have difficulty submitting the application electronically, you may print and mail your application to Human Resource Services or stop by our office to fill out a paper application. Please feel free to contact Amy at 617-495-3721 if you have any questions.
This page was last reviewed on Wednesday, April 23, 2008.
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| Type: Work Study Status required | Location: Widener Library |
| Position Title: Stacks Assistant | Number of Openings: 50! |
| Rate: $10.65 | Normal Workweek: flexible |
Job Requirements: Good close vision for reading call numbers, pushing book trucks, bending to shelve on lower shelves. Attention to detail, an extremely high degree of accuracy with numbers and letters, flexibility, and a positive attitude are appreciated. |
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Duties and Responsibilities: Typical tasks include sorting and shelving books, discharging books, moving books, assisting library patrons, and occasionally working a security desk. Most tasks are active in nature. |
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Supervisors' Contact Information:
Jackson Childs, jchilds@fas.harvard.edu, (617) 384-5658
Richard Lopez, rlopez@fas.harvard.edu, (617) 384-5658
Johnny Weyand, weyand@fas.harvard.edu, (617) 429-7435 (cell)
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| Type: Either Work Study or Non-Work Study Harvard students | Location: Houghton Library |
| Position Title: Techncial Services Department Assistant | Number of Openings: 1 |
| Rate: $10.00/ hour | Normal Workweek: Approximately 15 hours per week between the hours of 9AM-5PM (M-F) |
Requirements/Qualifications: Manual dexterity/attention to detail while doing repetitive tasks/Word processing/basic office skills/care in handling fragile materials. |
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Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare manuscript storage folders, attach gummed labels securely to them with water and brush; unfold letters, remove paper clips, staples, etc. from manuscript material; transfer manuscripts into archival folders and boxes. Occasionally assist making and attaching labels to volumes, alphabetizing, or possibly simple tasks related to cataloging assistance. |
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| Schedule/Hours: Flexible between the hours of 9am-5pm M-F during the academic year with possibility of continuing in summer. | |
| Additional Information/Comments: Ability to stay focused on work that can be tedious; good attendance; good hand skills; patience. Food and drinks in break room only. | |
Supervisor’s Contact Information:
Vicki Denby
denby@fas.harvard.edu
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| Type: Work Study or Non-Work Study Harvard or other college students | Location: Widener Library, Judaica Division |
| Position Title: Temporary Library Assistant | Number of Openings: 2 |
| Rate: $13.00 | Normal Workweek: 35 hours from 9:00 - 5:00 M-F Summer 2008 (start date flexible) |
Job Requirement: Knowledge of Hebrew or Yiddish. |
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Duties and Responsibilities: Assists in the processing of library materials and general office duties. |
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Supervisor’s Contact Information:
Elizabeth Vernon
Judaica Technical Services Librarian
Judaica Division
Widener Library, Room M
Cambridge, MA 02138
Tel: 617.495.3335
vernon@fas.harvard.edu
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| Type: Work Study or Non-Work Study Harvard or other college students | Location: Widener Library, Judaica Division |
| Position Title: Temporary Library Assistant | Number of Openings: 2 |
| Rate: $13.00 | Normal Workweek: 35 hours from 9:00 - 5:00 M-F Summer 2008 (start date flexible) |
Job Requirement: Knowledge of Spanish, French, or German. |
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Duties and Responsibilities: Assists in the processing of library materials and general office duties. |
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Supervisor’s Contact Information:
Elizabeth Vernon
Judaica Technical Services Librarian
Judaica Division
Widener Library, Room M
Cambridge, MA 02138
Tel: 617.495.3335
vernon@fas.harvard.edu
Office Location and Directions
The Harvard College Library Human Resource Services Office is located on the ground floor of Widener Library in Room G-20. You must have a Harvard ID to enter the building. You may call us at 617-495-3721 to set up an appointment if you are interested in coming in to visit our office. Widener Library is located in Harvard Yard, so we do not have a street address. We are located directly across the street from 1280 Massachusetts Ave.
