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Regular staff positions are listed on the Human Resources website.
You may find it helpful to visit the Office of Student Financial Services . The site has a lot of useful and needed information for prospective employees.
Hiring for student technology positions takes place in late spring when we host the annual LTS Student Job Fair. However, applications for technology positions are collected throughout the year. Most of the library positions are recruited at the start of the fall semester. At other times of the academic year, these positions are generally filled, but openings do occur.
Below is the list of LTS student positions. When an opening occurs, you will see 
next to the open position.
Description: Under the supervision of the University Archivist, assists in organizing archival and special collections and in providing basic reference service to researchers.
Description: Under the supervision of the University Archivist, assists in processing of archival and special collections and in providing basic reference service to researchers. Some experience working in an archives or special collections department or comparable setting is preferred.
Description: Under the direction of the University Archivist, fully processes archival and special collections and provides basic reference service to researchers. Some experience working in an archives or special collections department or comparable setting is required.
Note: Current enrollment in a Masters/PhD program required.
Description: Performs a variety of stacks maintenance duties throughout the library; checks library materials in and out; checks status and location of library materials in online catalog; directs patrons to other library locations and departments; communicates library policies and procedures to patrons.
Note: Students begin their training as book shelvers before working at the circulation, reserve or listening desks.
Description: Opens the facility and signs-in users; enforces library policies and behavior guidelines; reports uncooperative/disruptive behavior to Public Safety; monitors users entering and exiting the facility; regularly patrols both levels and stairwells; closes and secures the facility at the conclusion of after-hours study periods.
Note: Current enrollment in a Masters/PhD program required.
Description: Clears patrons from the building at the end of scheduled operating hours, secures and locks the facility; oversees Circulation and Reserve Desk operations when permanent staff are not present; supervises other Access Services student workers, including coordinating student schedules and finding substitutes to insure desk coverage; communicates library policies to patrons; assists in training student workers, and is responsible for the quality of public service during shift.
Note: Current enrollment in a Masters/PhD program required.
Description: Assist in the maintenance of computer classrooms and labs. Will work with Windows and Macintosh clients and servers, troubleshoot hardware and software, install and configure software, and conduct remote and on-site service and updates using management software such as Symantec Ghost.
Description: Troubleshoot and repair desktop and laptop PCs, Macs, and printers. Help transport equipment and assist in recycling old computers (up to 50 lbs lifting required). Should be knowledgeable in both PC and Mac environments (all major operating systems and programs). Printer, networking, and OS X experience helpful. Experience in one of these three areas mandatory: UNet or Faculty-Staff Help Desk; extensive computer repair and customer support experience; or A+ certification.
Description: Assists Music Catalog Librarian in cataloging and processing music scores and sound recordings. Assists Creative Arts Librarian in order and gift processing, and management of the collections. Thorough knowledge of music and eye for detail required; ability to work independently with minimal supervision. On the job training is provided.
Note: Current enrollment in a Masters/PhD program required.
Description: Provide in-person and telephone support to all undergraduates, faculty, staff, and graduate students. Troubleshoot supported network, operating systems, applications, and University systems. Should have solid knowledge of Windows and Macintosh and the Internet. Must be willing to learn and grow with the job. Applicants must be able to think on the job and take reasonable action without supervision.
Description: Identifies content suitable for the Brandeis institutional repository, corresponds with publishers to obtain appropriate copyright permissions and structures the approved content within the institutional repository. This is a multifaceted project that requires individual intiative, analytical and problem solving skills.
Description: Perform a variety of functions within the Interlibrary Loan department including searching in LOUIS and processing incoming and outgoing ILL materials. Attention to detail and enthusiasm for learning about library systems and services required.
Description: Provides public service and office support for Interlibrary Loan services. Assumes responsibility for managing Interlibrary Loan workflow in the absence of staff. Ability to direct the work of undergraduate student workers, dependability and a strong service attitude is required.
Note: Must be a Brandeis University student currently enrolled in a MA or PhD program.
Description: Provides technical support for faculty, staff, students and visitors in the areas of classroom technology, video or audio production, conferencing technology, and traditional audio visual presentation. A flexible schedule, including weekends, will be necessary. Driver's license helpful.
Description: Network installation and troubleshooting. Install network equipment and activate new network jacks around campus. Maintain records of network connections.
Description: Does maintenance on core systems, works with the Systems Administrator to design and implement new systems and applications, and performs security hardening and auditing on university systems. May do some computer forensics and/or provide high-level support.
Description: Performs specialized bookbinding functions for the in-house repair and treatment of library materials. Works with binding equipment and sharp instruments such as surgical scalpels. Manual dexterity and excellent eye hand coordination is required. On the job training is provided.
Description: The InfoPoint Assistant provides directional and informational assistance at the Information Desk of the Main Library, answering brief, factual questions. He or she helps patrons find information in the LTS website and selected databases, such as LOUIS and WorldCat, while referring complex inquiries to the Reference Librarians. The Information Desk Assistant answers reference queries over the telephone and helps patrons with the use of microform machines.
Description: Collaborates in projects designed to support teaching, learning, and research at Brandeis using a variety of multimedia, web, communications, and office productivitiy software applications. Must be familiar with multimedia software, digital video editing, and digital audio recording. A positive customer service attitude, strong written, and verbal skills are essential.
Description: Collaborates in projects designed to support teaching, learning, and research at Brandeis using a variety of multimedia, web, communications, and office productivitiy software applications. Must have expertise with multimedia software, digital video editing, digital audio recording, web publishing, writing for the web, and/or advanced office productivity software. A positive customer service attitude, strong written, and verbal skills are essential. Ability to take initiative, think creatively, and function as a self-guided learner is helpful.
Description: Engages in intensive research and planning required to prepare Research and Instructive Services staff to support faculty and students as pedagogy changes. Reviews literature related to pedagogy of successful online learning, analyzes data, and develops assessment models. A positive customer service attitude, strong written and verbal skills are imperative. Ability to take initiative, think creatively, and function as a self-guided learner.
Note: Current enrollment in a Masters/PhD program required.
Description: Investigates and documents functionality in LATTE and related systems. Conducts testing of the course management system and other applications. Responds to support requests. Knowledge of multiple operating systems and multiple web-based and desktop software is expected. Capacity for thoroughly understanding software and identifying issues, bugs, and advanced features. Readily uses both systematic and strategic approaches to problem solving. Strong written and verbal skills are essential.
Description: Provides training and support for curricular and extracurricular projects using a variety of multimedia applications; also collaborates with staff on internal projects with the goal of exploring and documenting the creative use of multimedia in teaching and learning. A background in computers, design, video production, or music recording/composition is required.
Description: Acts as a Brandeis University main operator, first responder to LTS main office number calls. Must have strong interpersonal communications skills, excellent phone manner, and service-oriented attitude. Dependability is essential.
Description: Uses online catalog databases to perform bibliographic searching and cataloging; participates in the quality control of Exlibris and Louis catalog. Assists in automation projects and book preparation activities as needed.
Description: Performs technical service responsibilities including ordering, cataloging and technical processing of newly received materials. Strong organizational skills and the ability to focus on detail are requirements for this position.
Description: Processes journals and prepares materials to be sent to a commercial bindery. Must be familiar with computers and computer applications and have good typing skills. Must be well organized, pay careful attention to detail and able to work with minimal supervision.
Description: Assists in collecting electronic resources usage statistics and checks the accessibility of electronic resources. Familiarity with Excel spreadsheets, and online databases and electronic journals. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
Description: Provides desk coverage and assists with a variety of circulation and stacks maintenance services; communicates departmental policies and procedures to patrons; serves as liaison between users and department staff. Basic knowledge of computers is required.
Description: Provides desk coverage and assists with a variety of Circulation and Reserve services; communicates departmental policies and procedures to the users; serves as liaison between users and department staff; also responsible for safety and security in the library in the absence of permanent staff. Must be familiar with computers, electronic resources, and have in-depth knowledge of Excel. Maturity, experience with providing customer service and the ability to work independently is required.
Description: Build new systems and help maintain existing systems related to core services like email, web servers, account management and security monitoring. We expect that you will work for us for at least 2 years. Typically we hire in the spring semester for full-time work over the summer.
Description: Develops sites for various divisions of the University. Assists with the administration of the web content management system, and myBrandeis campus portal. Must be proficient with HTML, CSS, image editing, and web authoring tools.
Description: Develops sites for various divisions of the University. Assists with the administration of the web content management system, and myBrandeis campus portal. Manages projects from concept to completion. Ability to hand code; valid XHTML and CSS is required. Must be proficient with image editing and web authoring tools. Knowledge of JavaScript, XML, XSL, programming, and databases are all preferred.
Description: Specifies, designs, and develops applications for web and middleware, such as database-driven solutions, and wireframes, and application workflows that articulate the design of new and existing end-user web applications. Knowledge of a programming language. Experience with Unix command line, web servers, and relational databases; solid knowledge of HTML and CSS is required. Knowledge of Perl, Apache, Linux, MySQL, Oracle, Tcl, PHP, JavaScript, XML-RPC, SOAP. Version control systems (CVS/SVN) and AOLServer are all preferred.
Description: Specifies designs, and develops applications for web and middleware. Develops system architecture models and maps. Evaluates existing architecture, plans for improvements, and implements changes. A strong background in programming and system architecture; knowledge of a programming language; experience with administration of Unix systems, web servers, and relational databases, solid knowledge of HTML and CSS is required. Knowledge of Perl, Apache, Linux, MySQL, Oracle, Tcl, PHP, JavaScript, XML-RPC, SOAP, version control systems (CVS/SVN) and AOLServer are all preferred.