This 4-5 hour/week position is a wonderful opportunity to gain experience in all facets of small special library management.
This is an unpaid (but rewarding) opportunity to work as a librarian in a special library. You will gain hands-on experience with the organization and management of a library, work with a wonderful (and growing) culinary collection (about 4,000 books, plus magazines), and make a positive contribution to a fascinating organization.
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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF POSITION:?
-Process (catalog, enter into database, shelve) new items?
-Help ATK staff find books?
-Answer reference questions?
-Maintain catalogs
-Weed as necessary?
-Keep circulation statistics?
-Reshelve returned materials
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:?
-Flexibility in schedule?
-Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and to climb on step stool to reach top shelves; ability to carry books up and down a spiral staircase.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:?
–BA/BS or equivalent
-Currently enrolled in a Library Science program
-Understanding of Cataloging and Reference work
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CONTACT:?
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, availability and resume via email to [email protected] with ATK Library Volunteer in the subject line.