Reader Services Intern, Boston Athenӕum, Boston MA

Posted February 14, 2014

The Boston Athenӕum seeks a personable and reliable candidate to work twenty-two hours a week, every Saturday (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), every Monday (noon to 8:00 p.m.), and another day at both the Circulation and Reference Desks. This intern reports to the Head of Circulation. Compensation is $13 per hour with no benefits, and the position is classified as temporary.

Responsibilities:

• Provide coverage at the circulation desk
• Giving tours for members on Saturdays
• Answer main phone line
• Shelve books
• Display books related to events
• Offer basic reference service and readers’ advisory
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in a library science master’s program
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must be able to lift forty pounds and should be prepared to carry books and boxes up and down stairs

 

Preferred Qualification:

• Completed Reference Course
• Excellent writing skills

 

Please send resume and cover letter to James Feeney, [email protected]