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]