Federal Work Study - Interlibrary Loan Assistant

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 13,776 - 16,531; Part time

Job summary

East Carolina University is seeking a Federal Work Study - Interlibrary Loan Assistant to support Joyner's Interlibrary Loan department. The role involves processing physical and electronic materials for ECU students, staff, and faculty, and collaborating with partner libraries globally.

Responsibilities include sorting packages, preparing materials, and using ILLiad to manage requests. Regular hours are 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, with flexible scheduling for students; position begins Fall 2026 and may

Qualifications

• Duties include handling detail-oriented tasks with accuracy.
• Attention to detail is essential for processing physical and electronic materials.

Responsibilities

• 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 to create PDFs.
• Processing requests using ILLiad and other library software and research tools.
• Locating articles and chapters from electronic holdings for patrons and partner libraries.
• Assisting with other department tasks such as shelving, invoicing, and organizing supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

GPA 2.0

Job description

Federal Work Study - Interlibrary Loan Assistant

Position Details

• Advertising Department: LIBRARY SERVICES-JOYNER
• Academic Term/Year: FALL 2026/SPRING 2027
• Position Title: Federal Work Study - Interlibrary Loan Assistant
• Posting Number: 08476
• Position Number: 08476
• Student Job Category: Student - Federal Work Study On-Campus
• Position Location: On-campus
• City: Greenville
• State: NC
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Rate of Pay: $10.00 - $12.00/hourly
• FLSA Status: FLSA Non-exempt
• 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.

GPA Requirement

Minimum of 2.0

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.

Nondiscrimination Statement

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 [e-mail].

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.

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.

Open Date

07/31/2026

Close Date

04/01/2027

Open Until Filled

No

Quick Link for Direct Access

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/95961