Reference Desk Student Worker, Simmons College, Boston MA

Posted November 26, 2013

Number of openings: 2
Work Schedule: As required (usually evenings and weekends; see below)
Hours per week: 10 – 15
Job Description: This position provides reference services during evening and weekend hours for members of the Simmons community.

Responsibilities:
• Provides reference services using both print and electronic resources in person, by phone, and via email and chat, to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, and guests of the College
• Prepares and updates research guides
• Assists in the creation of physical and virtual displays of items from the Library’s collection
• Shelf-reads and shelves materials to maintain the organization of the reference collection
• Assists patrons with equipment such as computers, printers (multi-function devices), and closed-circuit television
• Performs other duties or projects as needed

**This position requires availability on evenings and weekends.**

Qualifications:
Required:
• Current enrollment in the Simmons GSLIS program
• Completion of LIS 407 – Reference and Information Services
• A commitment to providing excellent customer service
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Submit resume and cover letter to Allison Estell at [email protected]. Review of applications will begin after Thanksgiving with interviewing and hiring decisions to be made in December.