Hourly Student Employment - Interlibrary Loan Assistant

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

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, faculty, and partner libraries worldwide.

Responsibilities include sorting incoming packages, preparing and shipping materials, scanning items to PDFs, and using ILLiad and other library tools. Candidates must be ECU students with a GPA of 2.0 or higher and be available a regular weekday schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be current ECU student.
• GPA minimum of 2.0.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate student workers.

Responsibilities

• Open and sort department incoming packages from USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc.
• Prepare materials for patron use and package materials for shipping to other libraries.
• Pull physical items from throughout the library's collections.
• Scan books, journals, microfilm, and microfiche to create PDFs.
• Process requests using ILLiad and other library software.
• Locate articles and chapters from electronic holdings and save copies for patrons/libraries.
• Assist with other department tasks, including shelving, invoicing, and supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Position Details

The 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, and 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.

Hiring Information

• Title: Hourly Student Employment - Interlibrary Loan Assistant
• Rate: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour
• Work Location: On-campus
• City: Greenville
• State: NC
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• FLSA Status: FLSA Non-exempt
• 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.

Employees who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable are principally employed. 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.

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].