Circulation/Reference Intern, Boston Athen?um, Boston MA

Boston Athen?um

Circulation/Reference Intern

The Boston Athen?um

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The Boston Athen?um seeks a personable and reliable candidate to work two days a week (Mondays, noon to 8:00 p.m. and Wednesdays, noon to 8:00 p.m.) with the addition of occasional Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Circulation and Reference Desks. This intern reports to the Head of Reader Services. Compensation is $13 per hour with no benefits, and the position is classified as temporary.

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Responsibilities

  • Provide coverage of the circulation and reference desks; answer phones, shelve books; offer basic reference service
  • Create reader advisory materials
  • Research
  • Maintain usage statistics
  • Perform other duties as assigned

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Qualifications:

  • Must be enrolled in a library science master’s program
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Must be able to lift 40 lbs. of books

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Preferred Qualification:

  • Completed Reference Course
  • Excellent writing skills

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Starts immediately. Please send resume and cover letter to Mary Warnement, William D. Hacker Head of Reader Services, [email protected]