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Library Clerk
Boston Architectural College Library, Boston, MA
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Effective Date: 08/8/2013
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The?Library Clerk?is a part-time, pre-professional position of 17 hours per week that?provides assistance in multiple areas of the library including circulation, reference, acquisitions, book processing, and shelving.? TheLibrary Clerk?reports to the Associate Library Director.
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I. Responsibilities and Duties.
- Circulation, shelving, and retrieval of library materials.
- Fills requests for items on reserve and at storage.
- Responsible for library opening and closing procedures.
- Provides research and reference assistance to students, faculty, and the public.
- Provides instruction in the use of library materials, including indexes, reference materials and electronic resources.
- Assists with maintenance of periodical collection.
- Assists with the physical processing and maintenance of books.
- Other projects as assigned.
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II. Standards of Professionalism
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Team and Interpersonal skills😕 Success in this position requires positive relationships with other team members including support staff and more senior staff.? Everyone should be approached in a way that makes them feel valued as individuals and team members and that takes into account the necessities of work as seen from their perspective.
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Service orientation😕 Success in this position requires a service-oriented perspective in which, to the greatest extent possible, students and faculty feel valued and well served by you as a representative of the BAC.?
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Confidentiality and discretion😕 Success in this position requires the ability not only to maintain the confidentiality of BAC records, but also the ability to discern when it is appropriate to divulge privileged information.
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III. Qualifications
B.A. or previous library experience required. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.? Experience with the literature of architecture or art history is desirable. Coursework towards M.L.S. degree is highly desirable.
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IV. Requirements
Must be able to work the following weekly schedule:
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Monday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Friday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Saturday: 10pm -5pm
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V. To Apply
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Please submit an online application at?https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=535952? or?send a cover letter, r?sum?, and the names and contact information of three professional references to:
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Whitney Vitale, Associate Library Director