Interlibrary Loan Intern, Boston Athenaeum, Boston, MA

Posted November 30, 2015

The Boston Athenӕum seeks a personable and reliable Interlibrary Loan Intern who will work two days a week. For the first two to three months, this position will include evening coverage of the circulation desk. This intern reports to the Reference Librarian / Archivist. Anticipated start date is January 11, 2016. Pay is $13/hour.

Responsibilities:

• Handling all duties (fulfilling orders, sending invoices, tracking invoices in an Access database, and keeping statistics, etc.)
• Shelving books.
• Occasionally shifting books. 
• Providing reference service and occasionally serving at circulation desk.
• Other duties as required. 

Required Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in master of library science program.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

Preferred:

• Experience with OCLC resource sharing.
• Completion of reference course.

Hours:

(Mondays, noon to 8:00 p.m. and Thursdays, noon to 8:00 p.m.) for a total of 15 hours.

To Apply:

Please email cover letter and resume to Carolle Morini, [email protected]

 

The Boston Athenӕum 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.