Library Assistant, Access Services Representative, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA

Posted September 29, 2014

Under the direction of the Director of SMFA Library Services and Visual Resources, this part-time position involves overseeing the Circulation Desk at the W. Van Alan Clark, Jr. Library, which serves the circulating library requirements of the Faculty, Students, and Staff in all areas and departments, including the MFA’s curatorial departments. The Library Assistant will supervise and train student workers at the Circulation Desk; provide research assistance to library patrons, including teaching patrons basic and advanced search techniques and point of need research assistance; assist patrons in person, by phone and via email with accessing library services, including Interlibrary Loan; assist Library Associate with Interlibrary Loan; assist with stack maintenance and the circulation of library materials; assist with course reserves; uphold library policies; troubleshoot basic computer, printer and other technical issues; maintain and replenish Circulation Desk materials and supplies; maintain statistics and records of Circulation Desk activity and assist with opening and closing the library.

Requirements include: college degree, preferably in an arts related field of study; 1 year of library experience or current enrollment in library science program; must be detail-oriented and be capable of completing projects independently; customer service experience required; familiarity with both PC and Mac computer platforms a must. Current students enrolled in a Library and Information Sciences Graduate Program with a strong interest in public services in an academic art library encouraged to apply.

For consideration, please submit your cover letter and résumé to:[email protected]. You may also submit your materials via postal mail to: Human Resources Department, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

The SMFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks diversity in its workforce.

SCHEDULE

16.00 hours per week

Shifts include: Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs, 4:00pm-8:00pm and Sat & Sun, 1:00pm-5:00pm

For more information: http://www.mfa.org/employment/library-assistant-access-services-representative