Library Intern, America’s Test Kitchen, Brookline, MA
Posted September 21, 2016
This 5-hour/week position is a wonderful opportunity to gain experience in all facets of small special library management. (Please note it is 5 hours spread over the week between the hours of 9-5 Monday-Friday. No weekends.)
This is a rewarding opportunity to work as a solo librarian in a special library. You will gain hands-on experience with the organization and management of a library, work with a wonderful (and growing) culinary collection (over 4,500 books, plus magazines and newspapers), and make a positive contribution to a fascinating organization.
The successful candidate will have instructional experience; strong, positive communication and interpersonal skills; the ability and willingness to handle multiple responsibilities in a changing environment; and be conversant with various library trends, web development, and culinary trends.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF POSITION:
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Process (catalog, enter into database, shelve) new items
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Provide reference services and help ATK staff locate books
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Maintain catalogs and library website
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Maintain and manage rare book collection and archives
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Design and conduct technology trainings
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Shelving materials and shelf-reading
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Flexibility in schedule
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Knowledge of collection development
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Demonstrated knowledge of effective reference techniques
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with computer coding concepts (including HTML, CSS and web-hosting services), database searching, and software specific to libraries
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Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and to climb on step stool to reach top shelves
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Ability to carry books up and down a spiral staircase
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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BA/BS or equivalent
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Currently enrolled in a Library Science program
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Completion of LIS 438, 407, and 488 (or relevant experience)
SALARY: $10/hr
Ideally the duration of the internship will be 4-6 months
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