Serials Intern, Boston Athanaeum, Boston, MA

Posted May 4, 2016

Department: Technical Services Department

Supervisor: Serials Librarian

Hours: Approximately 15 hours weekly

Compensation: $13 an hour; free membership concurrent with employment; no other benefits, position is classified as temporary

Start Date: Position expected to begin in May 2016

Job Description:

• Perform serials check-in through the Voyager ILS
• Identify and claim missing periodical issues
• Maintain organization of the storage of the periodical back issues
• Prepare and process periodical bindery shipments
• Interact with members and staff in a professional, friendly manner, fielding inquiries and
• providing assistance in locating materials
• Shelving and shifting of materials as required

Qualifications:

• Current enrolled in a library science graduate program, required
• Basic cataloging skills, desirable
• Ability to be detail oriented, organized, and work independently, required
• Must be able to lift forty pounds and should be prepared to carry books and boxes up and
• down stairs, required
• Work one assigned evening a week, required

To Apply: E-mail résumé and cover letter to: [email protected]

The Boston Athenæum 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.