Reader Services Assistant, The Boston Athenaeum
Posted September 8, 2014
The Reader Services Assistant helps provide services at the Circulation Desk. This full-time, non-exempt position reports to the Head of Circulation. Position is available immediately.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Charges and discharges materials to members and assists in all aspects of managing Circulation, such as maintaining new book shelves for readers, retrieving/returning books to shelves, and distributing books to be shelved to other floors
- Provides reader services such as recommending books, helping readers locate appropriate materials, and taking book reserve requests
- Provides basic reference services
- Creates readers’ advisory lists in print and updates readers’ advisory webpages
- Assists in answering the main phone line
- Interprets the Athenæum, its history, collections, and services to members, guests, and visitors
- Participates in collection development by attending book selection committee
- Communicates members’ concerns to appropriate departments
- Serves as liaison to the Library’s book discussion groups and updates discussion group webpages
- Provides tours to members
- Required to work evenings and weekends
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Good computer skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience updating webpages
To apply: Email résumé and cover letter to [email protected]
The Boston Athenaeum is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply and are committed to hiring individuals who value a diverse and inclusive work environment.