Reader Services Intern I, Boston Athenӕum, Boston MA

Posted August 8, 2014

The Boston Athenӕum seeks a personable and reliable candidate to work two days a week (Mondays, noon to 8:00 p.m. and Wednesdays, noon to 8:00 p.m.) for a total of 15 hours a week at the Circulation and Reference Desks. This intern reports to the Head of Reader Services. Compensation is $13 per hour with no benefits, and the position is classified as temporary.

 

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage of the circulation and reference desks; answer phones, shelve books; offer basic reference service
• Offer orientation tours to members
• Create reader advisory materials
• Research
• Maintain usage statistics
• Perform other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in a library science master’s program
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. of books

 

Preferred Qualification:

• Completed Reference Course
• Excellent writing skills

 

Starts immediately. Please send resume and cover letter to Mary Warnement, William D. Hacker Head of Reader Services, [email protected]