Library Clerk, Boston Architectural College Library, Boston MA
Posted March 11, 2014
The Library Clerk is a part-time, pre-professional position of 12 – 17 hours per week that provides assistance in multiple areas of the Library including circulation, reference, acquisitions, book processing, and shelving. The Library Clerk reports to the Associate Library Director.
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.
II. Standards of Professionalism
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.
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.
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.
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.
IV. Requirements
Must be able to work the following weekly schedule:
Wednesday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Friday: 12:00noon – 5:00pm
Sunday: 12pm -7pm
V. To Apply
Please submit an online application consisting of a résumé, cover letter and three references at www.the-bac.edu/about-the-bac/