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Circulation and Reference Assistant, Annenberg Library, Pine Manor College, Chestnut Hill MA

Posted May 16, 2014

TITLE: Circulation and Reference Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Annenberg Library, Pine Manor College
REPORTS TO: LibrCirculation and Reference Assistant ary Director
STATUS: FT___ PT_X_
Academic -year position: August 18, 2014 – early May, 2015. Approximately 10-21 hours per week. Must be available for a minimum of one evening and one weekend shift per week.

Position Summary: The Circulation and Reference Assistant supports in the provision of information services to the Pine Manor College community. This part-time position may supervise the library during daytime, evening, weekend, or
occasional holiday hours.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Reference Responsibilities:

  •  Provides research assistance to library patrons
  •  Creates and updates print and online research guides
  •  Assists the Reference Librarian during information literacy sessions

Circulation Responsibilities:

  •  Supervises and trains student workers at the Circulation Desk
  •  Implements stack maintenance and the circulation of library materials
  •  Processes and maintains course reserves
  •  Maintains patron accounts

Other Responsibilities:

  •  Assists patrons in person, by phone and via email with accessing library services.
  •  Troubleshoots basic computer, printer and other technical issues
  •  Assists with opening and closing the library as necessary
  •  Performs and delegates tasks as assigned
  •  Other related duties and responsibilities as necessary or required

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, MLS candidate preferred; some experience in libraries preferred, though not required; ability to assume supervisory responsibility; familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of library
operations, electronic databases and content management systems; good communication skills and commitment to public services are essential; preference will be given to candidates who have completed Reference coursework and can
commit to working through the 2014-2015 academic year.

Working Conditions: Duties require extended periods of standing, walking, sitting, and talking or hearing. Duties require occasional periods of climbing or balancing, pulling/pushing items, lifting/carrying items, keyboarding, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Weights up to 25 pounds are encountered. Vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Please submit resume and cover letter to Carolyn Morse, Acting Circulation Librarian: [email protected]