Reader Services Intern, Boston Athenaeum, Boston, MA

Posted September 23, 2016

The Boston Athenӕum seeks a personable, intelligent, and reliable candidate to work 19 hours a week, every Sunday (noon to 4 p.m.), Monday (noon to 8 p.m.), and Wednesday (noon to 8 p.m.) at both the Circulation and Reference Desks. This intern reports to the Head of Circulation. 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 readers’ advisory materials
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a library science master’s program
• Must be comfortable speaking in public
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must be able to lift and move 40 lbs. of books

Preferred Qualification:

• Completed Reference Course
• Excellent writing skills

This position is available October 10. Please send resume and cover letter to James Feeney, [email protected]