Federal Work Study - Interlibrary Loan Assistant

East Carolina University; Zwolle; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

East Carolina University is seeking an Interlibrary Loan Assistant to support Joyner’s Interlibrary Loan department in processing physical and electronic materials for ECU students, staff, and faculty as well as partner libraries worldwide.

Responsibilities include sorting incoming packages, preparing materials for patron use, scanning items to create PDFs, and using ILLiad to process requests while locating articles from electronic holdings. Flexible scheduling and Fall 2026 start are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Federal Work Study (FWSP) through ECU Financial Aid Office.
• Current ECU student, in good standing, GPA minimum 2.0 for the posting.
• Duties require strong attention to detail and ability to handle library materials and research tools.

Responsibilities

• Open and sort department packages from USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc.
• Prepare materials for patron use and ship to other libraries.
• Pull physical items from library collections as needed.
• Scan books, journals, microfilm, and microfiche to PDFs.
• Process requests using ILLiad and other library software.

Skills

Attention to detail

ILLiad

Library databases

Tools

ILLiad

Library databases

Job description

Federal Work Study - Interlibrary Loan Assistant

Position Title Federal Work Study - Interlibrary Loan Assistant

Posting Number

Posting Number 08476

Position Number

Position Number 08476

Student Job Category

Position Location

Position Location On-campus

City

State

State NC

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Rate of Pay

Rate of Pay $10.00 - $12.00/hourly

FLSA Status

FLSA Status FLSA Non-exempt

Will the position be subject to the CBC policy?

Will the position be subject to the CBC policy? No

Job Description

ECU Department of Library Services is currently seeking an Interlibrary Loan Assistant to assist Joyner’s Interlibrary Loan department with processing physical and electronic library materials to share with ECU students, staff, and faculty and partner libraries around the world.

Duties include:

• Opening and sorting the department’s incoming packages from the US Postal Service, UPS , FedEx, etc.
• Preparing materials for patron use and packaging materials for shipping to other libraries.
• Pulling physical items from throughout the library’s collections.
• Scanning books, journals, microfilm, and microfiche materials to create PDFs.
• Processing requests using ILLiad (a specialized interlibrary loan database software) and other library software, databases, and research tools.
• Locating articles and chapters from throughout the library’s electronic holdings and saving copies to send to patrons/libraries in compliance with resource licenses and copyright guidance.
• Assisting with other department tasks, including checking shelves, invoicing, and organizing supplies.

Attention to detail is an absolute must. We prefer a regular schedule during 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday; no weekends, nights, or holidays are required. We recognize that student workers are students first! Our department offers flexible scheduling to cater to the needs of our students. These positions begin in Fall 2026 and may continue into future semesters. We appreciate applications with a resume/CV and cover letter.

GPA Requirement

GPA Requirement Minimum of 2.0

License/certification required

To be ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORK STUDY POSITIONS , students MUST QUALIFY and RECEIVE an AWARD from the ECU Financial Aid Office (Old Cafeteria Complex, 252-328-6610).

Additional Instructions to Applicants

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA ) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/ TTY ) or ADA [e-mail] .

Eligibility for Employment

Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at [phone] or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [e-mail] . Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST .

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Have you been approved for federal work study? (Please note that you will need to add your federal work study authorization form online).
  • Yes
  • No