Library Clerk, Boston Architectural College Library, Boston MA

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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

[email protected]