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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

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.

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 lib-hr@mit.edu.

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