Children’s Library Assistant, The Boston Athenæum, Boston, MA

Posted July 24, 2015

The successful candidate for this seven to ten (7-10) hours per week internship will be someone who enjoys working with children and wants a career in librarianship. Must be available Thursday mornings and one Saturday a month. This intern will report to the children’s librarian. Compensation is $13 per hour with no benefits, and the position is classified as temporary.

Responsibilities:

• Shelving
• Assist in planning programs with books and crafts, and presenting story hours
• Providing reference service to children, parents, and members
• Other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Enrollment in master of library science program
• Ability to lift heavy boxes of books
• Must agree to a background check

Experience:

The following are recommended though not required.

• Microsoft Office (especially 2007)
• Completion of reference course

Position will start in August 2015. Please email resume and letter to Suzanne Terry, Children’s Librarian, [email protected]