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Reader Services Intern I, Boston Athenӕum, Boston, MA

The Boston Athenӕum seeks a personable and reliable candidate to work two days a week (Tuesdays, noon to 8:00 p.m. and Thursdays, 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]